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Ending the ‘Pill Penalty’, Protecting Drug Innovation

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has faced heavy criticism for redirecting billions from Medicare prescription drug spending to fund green energy initiatives and other Democratic special interests. Less discussed, however, is a provision within the law that unfairly targets small molecule drugs—those in pill, capsule, and tablet form—by subjecting them to price controls four years earlier than biotech drugs. This so-called “pill penalty” threatens medical innovation and patient access to life-saving medications.

Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Auto Imports to Reshape Trade Policy

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on imported automobiles, effective April 2. This move aims to address perceived...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand IVF Access and Reduce Costs

On February 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and reducing its associated costs.

Senate Ethics Committee Dismisses Nearly 2,000 Misconduct Complaints Without Action

The Senate Ethics Committee has faced growing scrutiny after dismissing nearly 2,000 complaints of alleged misconduct by senators since 2007 without imposing disciplinary action

Appeals Court Blocks Biden’s $500M Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

The Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a decisive ruling on Tuesday against former President Joe Biden's $500 million student loan forgiveness initiative.

Argentina’s President Faces Impeachment Calls Amid Cryptocurrency Scandal

Milei is confronting impeachment demands following his promotion of the cryptocurrency $LIBRA, which experienced a rapid surge and subsequent collapse, leading to significant investor losses.

Brazil Joins OPEC+ Amid Climate Summit Preparations

Brazil has officially joined OPEC+, the coalition of major oil-exporting nations, marking a significant shift in its energy policy just months before hosting the United Nations' annual climate summit.

Georgia Senator Proposes Same-Sex Marriage Constitutional Amendment

State Senator RaShaun Kemp, a Democrat from Atlanta, has introduced a resolution to amend Georgia's constitution to recognize same-sex marriages.

Federal Agency Spent $10 Billion on Migrants in One Year

Watchdog organization Open the Books revealed that the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) under the Department of Health and Human Services distributed $10 billion to migrants in fiscal year 2023.

Indiana Advances Bill to Support Trump Immigration Agenda

Indiana's House Judiciary Committee voted 9-4 to advance a bill that allows the state's governor to withhold funding from local bodies failing to comply with federal immigration measures.

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