The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

More states are doing what they can to cap insulin costs

In her early 20s, Karisa Hunt learned the hard lesson of what happens when someone rations life-preserving medication.

Tribune News Service · Jan 16, 2023

McCarthy may be speaker, but Trump is the real leader of House Republicans

After Trump’s pick for speaker narrowly won, what sway will the former president hold over Congress’s Republican majority?

The Guardian - US · Jan 15, 2023

Jackie Calmes: Republicans being the party of fiscal conservatism? Don't believe it for a minute

With a Democrat inhabiting the White House, perhaps the most predictable thing about House Republicans' return to power is this: They've rediscovered their faux fiscal conservatism.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 14, 2023

Debt limit battle set to dominate 2023 fiscal agenda - Roll Call

Lifting the debt ceiling is set to dominate this year's budget agenda. Republicans first need to agree on what to ask for in exchange.

Roll Call · Jan 13, 2023

A new Alzheimer’s drug has been approved. What to know about lecanemab

A new drug that appears to slow early Alzheimer’s disease is coming to the market.

Tribune News Service · Jan 12, 2023

Unity is new tone for often-divided Democrats in Washington

Not so long ago, Democratic in-fighting doomed a sweeping social spending package despite the party controlling Congress

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

Speaker McCarthy: That's no joke, folks

As usual, the mockery was a way to avoid the real emotions we should feel: How the hell did America get here?

Salon · Jan 10, 2023

CVS is exploring a $10 billion-plus acquisition of Oak Street Health

CVS Health Corp. is exploring an acquisition of Oak Street Health Inc., which runs primary care centers for Medicare recipients, according to people familiar with the matter.

Tribune News Service · Jan 10, 2023

Rep. Arrington gets Steering Committee nod for House Budget gavel - Roll Call

Texas GOP Rep. Jodey C. Arrington is poised to become the next House Budget chair, after the Republican Steering Committee recommended him.

Roll Call · Jan 9, 2023

McCarthy concessions raise stakes on budget, debt limit

WASHINGTON — The deal between Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his conservative detractors lays a foundation for the massive spending cuts that some want, but also sets up a daunting challenge for GOP lawmakers who want to keep the government functioning after winning control of the House.

Tribune News Service · Jan 9, 2023