AP Interview: McConnell warns Republicans on health bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned fellow Republicans Tuesday of political consequences if they oppose health care legislation coming up for a vote in the House this week.

McConnell also shot down prospects for President Donald Trump's budget, rejecting proposed cuts to foreign aid, the State Department, medical research and economic development projects like the Appalachian Regional Commission.

The GOP legislation repeals the Obama law's requirement for nearly everyone to carry insurance or face fines, while phasing out an expansion of Medicaid and reducing tax credits to help consumers by coverage.

House GOP leaders are pushing toward a vote Thursday despite opposition from left and right, and announced a package of changes overnight Monday aimed at luring wavering lawmakers with promises of more money for older Americans and other changes.

McConnell was also critical of Trump's budget, released last week, which proposed slashing domestic spending and foreign aid to pay for a big boost in military spending.