Tonight on PBS News Weekend, what billions of dollars in proposed Medicaid cuts could mean for the millions of Americans who are caregivers for loved ones.

Then a new nationwide study finds a link between pre-teens' use of social media and symptoms of depression, and how

some cities are taxing sodas and other sugary drinks in an effort to boost public health.

The overall effect of the tax in Philly was a 35% reduction in sales of these tax drinks.

I've been working in this area for about 20 years. And I have never

seen a behavioral effect that large, right?

Good evening. I'm John Yang. As Congress's Memorial Day recess gets underway, House Republicans are catching their breaths after narrowly passing the multi-trillion

dollar bill advancing President Trump's domestic agenda, and Senate Republicans are preparing

for the battles ahead when they consider

the measure next month.

One item that's sure to be debated in the Senate is the House bill's $700 billion in

savings in Medicaid, the nation's biggest health insurance program, especially the strict

work requirement.

Jason Resendez is the president and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving,

a coalition of organizations that advocates for the estimated 53 million Americans

who serve as caregivers for loved ones.

Jason, I think people think of Medicaid.

They think of people going to the doctor.

But explain to us how it benefits

or how the family caregivers are supported by this.

Absolutely.

Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of family caregivers

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