Senate Democrats unveil new plans for strengthening MedicarePresented by Coalition to Strengthen Americas Healthcare {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Senate Democrats unveil new plans for strengthening Medicare Led by Sen. Ron Wyden (R-Ore.), ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, Senate Democrats on Friday published their aims of revamping the long-term care system in the U.S., encompassing…The Hill1d agoWhole story →Healthmedicare reform proposal
US measles cases top 4,400, far exceeding last year's totalsNational measles cases this year have now exceeded 4,400, all but guaranteeing the country will more than double the number of measles infections confirmed last year, which totaled 2,289. The latest update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday recorded 4,410 total cases in 2026 just a week after the U.S....The Hill1d agoWhole story →Healthmeasles outbreak update
Democrats rake in cash, Musk takes center stage for GOP: 5 takeaways from latest fundraising haulsDemocrats running in competitive Senate races are raking in cash as they race to close the financial gap with Republicans, who have been buoyed in part by Elon Musk and his super PAC. Democrat James Talarico’s campaign for Texas Senate alone raised a staggering $60 million between July, August and September, while Sen. Jon Ossoff...The Hill1d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentsenate fundraising reports
Collins says she doesn't regret RFK Jr. vote, tried to block HegsethSen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) does not regret voting for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), reaffirming her position in a Thursday debate. “I agree with him on some issues; I don’t with others,” Collins said. “He was very helpful in expediting the release of the low-income eating assistance...The Hill1d agoWhole story →GovernmentHealthhhs confirmation debate
Peltola, Sullivan spar in fiery final Alaska Senate debate: ‘Let’s have some decorum’Former Rep. Mary Peltola (D) and Sen. Dan Sullivan (R) sparred Wednesday in a fiery final debate for Senate in Alaska. They tackled the Iran war, economic woes and fisheries in an hourlong debate hosted by Alaska Public Media in partnership with Alaska's News Source and KTOO. Sullivan, who’s seeking a third term, and Peltola,...The Hill1d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyalaska senate debate
Warsh offers no fresh signals on interest ratesFederal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh declined Friday to predict central bank officials’ future course on interest rates, less than two weeks before they meet to discuss monetary policy. “I don’t prejudge meetings. I don’t believe in saying now what I might do at the meetings that we have in the balance of this year,” Warsh...The Hill1d agoWhole story →Economyfederal reserve meeting
Rahm Emanuel says Democrats can do a better job linking 2 key issuesRahm Emanuel thinks Democrats can do a better job linking corruption and affordability concerns ahead of the midterms.The Hill1d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentmidterm elections
2026 midterm could be the most expensive ever: AdImpactThis year's total spending may exceed the $11.2 billion spent during the 2024 presidential election cycle.The Hill1d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomy2026 midterm elections
Vance and Ocasio-Cortez face off in Michigan, previewing possible 2028 match-upIn today's issue: ▪ Zacharia confirms she didn't pass bar exam ▪ Livestreamed execution called off ▪ Elections offices receive suspicious letters ▪ AI companies receive subpoenas Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Vice President Vance are lending their star power to frontline candidates in Michigan, offering an early glimpse into what could be a…The Hill1d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomy