Pro-Fetterman veterans group launches, says Oz ‘devoid of any principles’

A group of veterans supporting Pennsylvania Senate hopeful John Fetterman (D) formally launched on Monday, calling out Republican candidate Mehmet Oz as “devoid of any principles” in a letter. 

Veterans for Fetterman includes more than 100 veterans in Pennsylvania who have said they will be supporting the Democrat in the general election and attended campaign events for him. In their letter, they targeted Oz for pushing dubious claims and products as a doctor on T.V. and ...

Philadelphia Inquirer endorses Fetterman 

The Philadelphia Inquirer on Sunday endorsed Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D) in the state's Senate race after declining to endorse him in his party’s primary earlier this year.  

“There is no reason Fetterman cannot serve effectively after his stroke,” the editorial board wrote, noting that the Democrat struggles with slightly delayed auditory processing after suffering a stroke shortly before the primary but contending that the lag of a “couple of moments ... should ...

Philadelphia Inquirer endorses Fetterman 

The Philadelphia Inquirer on Sunday endorsed Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D) in the state's race for Senate after declining to endorse him in his party’s primary earlier this year.  

“There is no reason Fetterman cannot serve effectively after his stroke,” the editorial board wrote, noting that the Democrat struggles with slightly delayed auditory processing after suffering a stroke shortly before the primary but contending that the “couple of moments” lag “should not...

Darkening economic outlook spells trouble for 2022 Democrats

President Biden and Democrats are facing serious political headwinds driven by high inflation, an erratic stock market and deepening recession fears as they attempt to defend their majorities in the House and Senate.  

The president banked on a massive economic rebound powering his party to another sweep of Congress two years ago when he launched his ambitious recovery plan, deploying trillions in dollars to support the recovering job market and struggling households. ...

Americans are drowning in medical debt. Here’s how our leaders can help

Today, more than 100 million Americans are living with medical debt totaling nearly $200 billion. A recent study found this debt leads to increased rates of eviction, food insecurity and bad health outcomes, regardless of health insurance status or income. While the debt is widespread, it is also unevenly distributed; patients of color disproportionately bear its burden. This is a story we’ve heard too many times before, and it’s time for our nation’s leaders to take action.

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In a twist for first ladies, Jill Biden is diving into the midterms

First lady Jill Biden is traversing the country in the final weeks before the midterm elections, adding several stops to her already travel-heavy time in the White House and outstripping her recent predecessors in terms of campaign appearances and active fundraising. 

Biden this week visited Tennessee, Wisconsin, Georgia and Florida. Her solo trips, while President Biden has been traveling out west this week, have been focused on top issues for her portfolio, including educ...

Democrats try to break through on drug pricing message

Much of the public appears to be largely in the dark about Democrats' signature effort to let Medicare negotiate drug prices, a potentially troubling sign ahead of next month's midterm elections. 

The inclusion of a provision allowing those negotiations in the Inflation Reduction Act marked the culmination of an at least 20-year push by Democrats and was touted as a major win over Big Pharma.

Health care has been a winning issue for the party in p...

Health Care — Biden orders inquiry into ways to lower drug costs

Harrison Ford is reportedly joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, because he apparently doesn’t have enough iconic characters on his resume already. 

Today in health, President Biden signed an executive order to explore new ways of potentially lowering prescription drug costs. 

Welcome to Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. For The Hill, we’re Nathaniel Weixel and Joseph Cho...

Health Care — Biden orders inquiry into ways to lower drug costs

Harrison Ford is reportedly joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, because he apparently doesn’t have enough iconic characters on his resume already. 

Today in health, President Biden signed an executive order to explore new ways of potentially lowering prescription drug costs. 

Welcome to Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. For The Hill, we’re Nathaniel Weixel and Joseph Cho...

On The Money — Five reasons why inflation is stubbornly high  

We break down why prices are still rising amid the Federal Reserve’s battle to slow inflation. We’ll also look at retail sales plateauing and President Biden’s latest efforts to make your prescriptions cheaper. 

But first, people are kind of freaked out about nuclear war. 

Welcome to On The Money, your nightly guide to everything affecting your bills, bank account and bottom line. For The Hill, we’re Sylvan Lane, Aris Folley and Karl Evers-Hi...