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Trump drops Biden's proposal for Medicare to cover obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound
The Biden administration proposal would have significantly expanded access to obesity to millions of Americans but would have cost the government billions.CNBC - 10h -
Trump drops Medicare obesity drug proposal
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump officials reject Medicare coverage of anti-obesity drugs The Trump administration says it will not move ...The Hill - 8h -
Medicare won't cover anti-obesity GLP-1 drugs as Biden admin proposed
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Friday it will not be finalizing a rule proposed by the Biden administration that would have allowed Medicare and Medicaid ...The Hill - 9h -
Republicans pass budget bill amendment aimed at protecting Medicaid, Medicare
Senate Republicans on Friday backed an amendment to their budget resolution aimed at protecting Medicare and Medicaid. The amendment, which passed 51-48 and was proposed by Sen. Dan Sullivan ...The Hill - 6h -
Trump grants clemency to 2 of Hunter Biden's ex-associates
President Trump has granted clemency to two former business partners of Hunter Biden, both of whom accused Hunter Biden of improperly leveraging his father's name.ABC News - 4d -
‘Chaos and Confusion’ at the N.I.H., the Crown Jewel of American Science
Senior scientists at the National Institutes of Health fear that research on conditions like obesity, heart disease and cancer will be undermined by President Trump’s policies.The New York Times - Mar. 24 -
Trump-Allied Prosecutor Looks to Undermine Biden Pardons
In an unorthodox move, Ed Martin, the interim U.S. attorney in Washington, is questioning former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s family and former White House officials about clemency.The New York Times - 3d -
Broncos like NFL's new kickoff rule (and two other proposals were tabled)
The Broncos like the NFL's new kickoff rule. Meanwhile, two other proposals have been tabled.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump worried he was hitting Biden too hard during debate
President Trump was worried that he was going after then-President Biden too hard and coming across as a bully during their consequential debate last year, according to a new book released ...The Hill - 3d -
Former Biden chief of staff blames aides for Trump debate performance
Former President Biden’s chief of staff, Ron Klain, blames the senior aides for the poor debate performance last summer against then-candidate Donald Trump. Klain, who was interviewed for a new ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrats’ deference to Biden was a disaster. They still haven’t learned their lesson | Norman Solomon
Conformity and fear of party leadership are impairing Democrats’ ability to fight Trump and drive a progressive agenda. Joe Biden’s insistence on running for re-election was certainly disastrous. ...The Guardian - 1d -
Biden campaign held 'karaoke at the end of the world' party before he dropped out, new book recounts
Former President Biden's campaign aides were "pissin' the night away" less than 72 hours before he exited the White House race last year, according to a new book, which details how they were ...The Hill - 3d -
NIL contracts between schools, athletes: What is in proposed deals?
As schools prepare to pay college athletes for the use of their name, image and likeness, details of proposed NIL contracts have been revealed.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Chemical industry asks for blanket exemptions to Biden-era regulations
Two leading chemical industry groups have asked the Trump administration for blanket exemptions to certain Biden-era regulations for all polluters. The American Chemistry Council and the American ...The Hill - 8h -
Biden skipped White House meeting after Trump debate for photoshoot, new book says
Ron Klain tells author Chris Whipple that Biden opted for Annie Leibovitz shoot at critical moment in campaign. In the aftermath of the disastrous debate against Donald Trump that ultimately ...The Guardian - 1d -
Eli Lilly Drug Reduces Mysterious Lp(a) Particle Involved in Heart Attack Risk
The Eli Lilly drug caused a major drop in the blood levels of Lp(a), but further research is needed to show that it will prevent heart attacks and strokes.The New York Times - 5d -
NFL coaches share varied opinions about proposed tush push ban
The Packers' proposal to ban immediate pushing on plays like the tush push has been a popular topic of conversation at the league meetings in Palm Beach.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump to consider final proposal on TikTok future as US ban deadline looms
Owner ByteDance required to find non-Chinese buyer for video app’s American operations by Saturday. Donald Trump is preparing to consider a final proposal to decide the future of TikTok before a ...The Guardian - 3d -
In a new book, top Biden aide describes ‘out of it’ president before Trump debate
Ron Klain tells author Chris Whipple then president could not focus and obsessed about foreign leaders ahead of debate that ended his campaign. In a new book, Joe Biden’s former White House chief ...The Guardian - 2d -
In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts
A secluded corner near South Africa’s capital is home to dozens of people with drug addictionABC News - 1d -
Eli Lilly sues two pharmacies making copycat Zepbound, Mounjaro
Eli Lilly is suing Strive Pharmacy and Empower Pharmacy for compounding tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Zepbound and Mounjaro.CNBC - 3d -
Chinese official visits Moscow as Russia, Ukraine discuss Trump's proposal to end war
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is headed to Moscow for talks with his counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, as Russia and Ukraine discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the warABC News - 4d -
GOP tax proposals could add $9 trillion to nation’s deficits: Analysis
A menu of tax cut proposals made by President Trump and Republicans could add north of $9 trillion to the nation’s deficits over the next decade without offsets, a recent analysis from the Peter G. ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump to consider final TikTok proposal Wednesday, sources say
The Trump administration is finalizing plans for investors that could include Blackstone and Oracle.CBS News - 3d -
Trump's third term thoughts and a new cholesterol drug: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump doesn’t rule out seeking a third term.NBC News - 4d -
Max Verstappen stands by reaction to Liam Lawson’s Red Bull F1 axe: ‘I liked the comment’
Verstappen liked a social media post criticising Red Bull’s decision to drop Lawson after just two racesYahoo Sports - 1d -
President Trump’s Tariff Plans
Plus, we cover election results from Wisconsin and Florida.The New York Times - 2d -
Fed chair says Trump tariffs will likely raise inflation, slow economy
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth.CBS News - 12h -
Trump Administration Set to Remake Reporters’ Seating Chart
The Trump administration is planning another encroachment into the day-to-day arrangements of the journalists who cover it.The New York Times - 4d -
Apple leads a drop in tech stocks after Trump tariff announcement
Tech stocks fell in late trading Wednesday following President Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs.CNBC - 2d -
Dollar drops as Trump’s tariffs stoke economic fears
European and US markets fall sharply as investors react to trade broadsideFinancial Times - 1d -
Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
During his confirmation hearing, Democrats grilled Oz about potential cuts to Medicaid and his advocacy to privatize Medicare.NBC News - 1d -
UNAIDS director proposes that President Trump make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV
The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the sudden loss of American money has been “devastating” for efforts to stop HIV and will cost many lives of the world’s most vulnerable peopleABC News - Mar. 24 -
N.Y. Lawmakers Fight Trump With a Proposal Targeting Elon Musk
A bill would authorize an audit of a state deal allowing Tesla to lease a factory site near Buffalo for $1 a year, and would create a way for the state to claw back subsidies.The New York Times - 3d -
Angola Rail Line Offers Clues to Trump’s Africa Policy
The $4 billion project was the Biden administration’s signature initiative in Africa. Early signs are that the Trump team supports it, too, for mineral access if nothing else.The New York Times - 1d -
How Biden's frailties hampered Harris
Democratic Party officials and White House staffers were well aware of former President Biden’s frailties ahead of his choice to end his ill-fated reelection bid last summer, according to exclusive ...The Hill - 4d -
Harris pleaded with Biden for speedy endorsement
Former Vice President Kamala Harris pleaded with former President Biden to endorse her White House bid on the same day as his historic move to end his 2024 reelection bid, according to exclusive ...The Hill - 4d -
Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity
Mexico says a government-sponsored junk food ban in schools has taken effect as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemicsABC News - 4d