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Senate Democrats question Kennedy over vaccine lawsuit
Health careSenate Democrats are examining whether HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pursued a workaround to an ethics agreement.
The Ballot National DeskSep 28, 2026
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Health care costs sharpen debate ahead of midterms
Health careFalling ACA marketplace enrollment and plans to cancel coverage for nearly 760,000 people are bringing cost and eligibility questions into focus.
The Ballot National DeskSep 26, 2026
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Trump says all 50 states will join Medicaid drug model
Health careThe administration says the GENEROUS model will cut Medicaid prescription drug costs, but the pricing agreements remain private.
The Ballot National DeskSep 20, 2026
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Talarico talks health care as Democrats split on Harris
Health careTalarico spoke with ally Mark Cuban about health care as campaigning Democrats took different approaches to Harris endorsements.
The Ballot National DeskAug 29, 2026