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U.S. Healthcare Spending Reaches $4.9 Trillion in 2023

Healthcare spending in the United States surged by 7.5% to $4.9 trillion in 2023, driven by increased medical service use and rising enrollment in private health plans, according to a report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Trump Looks to Privatize USPS

President-elect Donald Trump is looking to privatize the U.S. Postal Service, according to a report from The Washington Post. Sources familiar with the development told the publication that Trump discussed the matter with Commerce Secretary pick Howard Lutnick.

Biden Set to Pardon Nearly 1,500 Individuals This Week, Including Doctor Convicted of Diluting Chemotherapy Drugs to Cancer Patients

President Joe Biden’s decision to grant clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals has sparked controversy, with critics questioning the inclusion of individuals convicted of serious offenses.

Whoopi Goldberg Accuses RFK Jr. of Fat Shaming Over Criticism of Weight-Loss Drugs

During Thursday's episode of The View, co-host Whoopi Goldberg accused Health and Human Services (HHS) nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of fat-shaming Americans by advocating for healthy lifestyle choices over weight-loss drugs. The exchange followed Kennedy’s comments to CNBC’s Jim Cramer, where he suggested that Americans should prioritize diet and exercise before resorting to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro.

Trump’s “MAHA Dream Team” Aims to Revolutionize U.S. Healthcare

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is unveiling the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) initiative, spotlighting a lineup of bold reformers slated to lead the nation’s healthcare overhaul. Trump’s Cabinet picks are positioned to tackle bureaucracy, corruption, and America’s rising chronic disease rates, with a focus on transparency and competition.

Gov. Abbott Threatens Funding Cuts to Texas Children’s Hospital Over TikTok Video on Immigration Status Law

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has threatened to cut funding to Texas Children’s Hospital after a Houston doctor, Dr. Tony Pastor, posted a TikTok video advising patients to disregard a new state law requiring hospitals to inquire about patients' citizenship during intake. The executive order, effective November 1, mandates that hospitals accepting Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) payments collect this information.

Dr. Oz to Lead Medicare and Medicaid Services Amid Promises of Reform

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump announced his selection of Dr. Mehmet Oz, a well-known celebrity physician, as the new administrator for the Centers for...

Fiscal Year Starts with Record $257 Billion Deficit as Outlays Climb

The U.S. budget deficit surged nearly four times to reach $257 billion in October, influenced by several one-time factors, according to a report released...

‘Profoundly Disturbed’: ‘The View’ Hosts Respond to Trump’s Election Win

ABC's first episode of The View following the election was marked by a somber and intense tone as the hosts discussed Donald Trump's return...

Cuomo Under Scrutiny: Subcommittee’s Referral Could Lead to Criminal Charges

The House Select Subcommittee focused on the Coronavirus Pandemic has taken steps to refer former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to the Department of...

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