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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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Susie Wiles says she is cancer-free after procedure
Economy and jobsThe White House chief of staff underwent a procedure related to her breast cancer diagnosis and returned to work soon afterward.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
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Susie Wiles announces she is cancer free
Elections and votingThe White House chief of staff said Mayo Clinic pathology results came back clear six months after her early-stage breast cancer diagnosis.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 17, 2026
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Susie Wiles says she is cancer-free after biopsy
Economy and jobsThe White House chief of staff said biopsy results were clear following a medical procedure at the Mayo Clinic.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
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Susie Wiles says she is cancer free
Elections and votingThe White House chief of staff said pathology results were clear after a Mayo Clinic appointment earlier this week.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskSep 17, 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