Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin treated for prostate cancer, severe infection: Pentagon
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on Jan. 1 for complications following surgery nearly two weeks earlier to treat prostate…
Biden administration to impose inflation penalties on dozens of drugmakers
The Biden administration will subject dozens of drugmakers to inflation penalties, the White House said on Thursday, in a move…
COVID-19 fraudsters bought fancy cars, a Pokemon card – even a private island
YANKEETOWN, Fla. (AP) — A freshwater spring bubbles amid the mangroves, cabbage palms and red cedars on Sweetheart Island, a…
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves faces challenger Brandon Presley, Democrat who ran on expanding Medicaid
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, a Republican, faces a surprisingly competitive race Tuesday as his Democratic challenger Brandon Presley champions expanding…
A meteoric rise in worker health costs has slowed — but they’re already ‘egregious,’ advisor says
Costs for some key health insurance components have slowed for workers in recent years. While the deceleration is a positive…
Republican Reps. Kay Granger, Ken Buck announce they won’t seek reelection
Republican Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado on Wednesday announced he will not seek reelection next year, saying he was “disappointed”…
Mike Johnson elected House speaker, putting Louisiana Republican in the spotlight
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana was elected speaker of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, ending a three-week leadership…
Picking health insurance can be tricky: 6 key terms to know as open enrollment starts
Many people will soon be picking their health insurance plans for 2024: November is a common month for workplace open…
Eight Republicans are vying to become the next House speaker. These are the candidates
Deeply divided Republican lawmakers this week are trying to coalesce around a nominee for speaker of the House of Representatives…
Jim Jordan loses second House speaker vote, as GOP weighs dwindling options
Rep. Jim Jordan’s bid to become speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives failed Wednesday for the second time in…
