Politics
US Political Developments and Controversies
Multiple political developments in the U.S. include a Missouri House candidate facing charges for allegedly planting drugs on his opponent, Vice President Vance downplaying hostilities with Iran as not being a war, and lawmakers introducing legislation to cap insulin prices.
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The Hill
Bipartisan House lawmakers, including two battleground Republicans, introduced legislation Thursday to ensure people with private health insurance don’t pay more than $35 a month for insulin. Lawmakers have discussed the idea of an insulin cap for years but haven’t been able to get legislation over
2026-09-03 19:31 UTC
The Hill
Vice President Vance said Thursday that he wouldn’t call the military operation between the U.S. and Iran “a war,” despite the eruption of hostilities this week. "I wouldn't call it a war. Right now, there is no active shooting. I recognize there have been places where this has flared up," he said d
2026-09-03 19:46 UTC
The Hill
A Republican candidate for the Missouri House is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he orchestrated a plot to plant drugs, including cocaine, on his primary opponent in the lead up to the August election. Thomas Christopher Ross, 37, made his initial appearance on Thursday in a Springfie
2026-09-03 19:51 UTC