Category: Health Care
April 30, 2026
Health Care
Trump pulls Means’ nomination for surgeon general
Nicole Saphier is the president's new pick for the job. Nicole Saphier is the president's new pick for the job. Health Care
April 28, 2026
Health Care
RFK Jr. is holding up $600 million in vaccines for poor countries
The distributor of the shots said it would cost tens of thousands of lives. The distributor of the shots said it would cost tens of thousands of lives. Health...
April 24, 2026
Health Care
The groups backing RFK Jr. are running low on cash
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy this week blasted the MAHA PAC as a “moral and ethical mess.” Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy this week blasted the MAHA PAC as a “moral...
April 23, 2026
Health Care
‘Anorexic’ reconciliation bill could mean Planned Parenthood gets re-funded
GOP leadership wants a narrow party-line bill, but rank-and-file seek to extend block on funds to family planning clinics. GOP leadership wants a narrow party-line bill, but rank-and-file seek...
April 23, 2026
Health Care
Trump moves to reschedule marijuana
The directive aims to expand access to medical researchers. The directive aims to expand access to medical researchers. Health Care
April 22, 2026
Health Care
Trump upended health care. Lobbyists are raking it in.
New disclosures show health industry firms and trade groups are spending more than ever to influence Washington. New disclosures show health industry firms and trade groups are spending more...
April 21, 2026
Health Care
Trump’s surgeon general pick faces mounting GOP opposition
Add abortion and psychedelics to the list of reasons many Republicans oppose Casey Means. Add abortion and psychedelics to the list of reasons many Republicans oppose Casey Means. Health...
April 21, 2026
Health Care
RFK Jr.’s followers will help the GOP in midterms, Kennedy adviser tells POLITICO’s Health Summit
Calley Means said the health secretary and Trump are working in “lockstep.” Calley Means said the health secretary and Trump are working in “lockstep.” Health Care
April 21, 2026
Health Care
Mark Cuban is moving on from Kamala Harris
The billionaire investor who supported the former vice president in 2024 isn't planning to in 2028. The billionaire investor who supported the former vice president in 2024 isn't planning...
April 21, 2026
Health Care
At POLITICO Summit, top drug lobbyist calls Trump’s efforts to codify his signature drug pricing deals ‘the wrong policy prescription’
PhRMA CEO Stephen Ubl applauded the Trump administration for pressuring other nations to pay more, but says he is against efforts to make White House “most-favored-nation” agreements permanent PhRMA...