Politics
Trump's Medicare Drug Subsidy Cuts Face Scrutiny
President Trump ended a subsidy program for Medicare drug coverage, potentially increasing costs for millions of seniors. The move contradicts his campaign promises.
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The Hill
The end of a subsidy program that helped keep costs down for Medicare drug coverage could leave millions of seniors with higher monthly costs, a move that undermines the Trump administration's message of cutting drug costs. President Trump often touts his push for access to cheaper drugs through the
2026-08-02 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R) is running for reelection in Alaska — and he faces a primary challenge from Dan Sullivan. Early voting kicks off in the state Monday after an Alaska judge ruled in June that a candidate with the same name and party affiliation as the incumbent Republican — whose full name is
2026-08-02 10:00 UTC