A more perfect union? Congress has been the place where America tries to resolve its problemsCongress's influence on America is profound, having enacted pivotal laws like the Bill of Rights. The Reconstruction Acts and Civil Rights ...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Trump’s second-term policies put US finances under growing strain as debt tops $40 trillionDuring President Trump's presidency, the national debt of the U.S. has ballooned to over forty trillion dollars. Federal expenditures are o...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Trump pledged fiscal restraint. Instead, debt tops $40 trillion as borrowing costs riseUS debt: While voters may not focus on the issue until the country's fiscal problems translate into benefit cuts or tax hikes, the fallout ...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
White House to announce new drug pricing deals with biotechs: ReportThe Trump administration is expected to announce voluntary drug-pricing agreements with midsize biotech companies, requiring discounts for ...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Will the 2026 Social Security COLA increase really help seniors as Medicare Part B premiums rise to $206.50 and monthly benefits climb only 2.8%?Social Security 2026 COLA increase is 2.8%. Average monthly checks rise by $56 to $2,066. Married couples get about $3,208 a month. But the...
28 Oct, 2025, 09.52 PM IST
Social Security’s 2026 COLA could make history — here’s why it’s not enoughThe 2026 Social Security COLA is historic in size but may not be sufficient for many Americans to keep up with the rising cost of living. A...
23 Sep, 2025, 02.26 AM IST
2026 Social Security COLA surprise: Retirees may not get full boost — here’s the catchRetirees anticipating a 2.7% Social Security COLA increase in 2026, potentially adding $54 to their monthly benefits, may face disappointme...
09 Sep, 2025, 11.07 PM IST
Could a new policy change the way Americans pay for drugs forever? Trump's new plan revealedThe Trump administration is exploring a policy to link US drug prices to those of other developed nations. This move is causing concern in ...
22 Apr, 2025, 08.14 PM IST
Trump seeks to lower drug prices through medicare and some importsPresident Trump signed an executive order targeting drug prices, including potential state importation from Canada. While some directives a...
16 Apr, 2025, 06.43 AM IST
Mark Cuban who endorsed Harris is now willing to join rival Musk and Ramaswamy's DOGE; how will things work out, here's a breakdownWhat happens when three innovators—Mark Cuban, Elon Musk, and Vivek Ramaswamy—come together to shake up federal healthcare? Cuban, the bill...
29 Nov, 2024, 06.34 PM IST
White House says deals struck to cut prices of popular Medicare drugs that cost $50 billion yearlyThe Biden administration announced agreements with drug companies to lower the cost of 10 major Medicare medications, potentially saving ta...
15 Aug, 2024, 02.40 PM IST
US names first 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiationThe Biden administration has released a list of 10 prescription medicines that will be subject to price negotiations by the U.S. Medicare h...
29 Aug, 2023, 06.53 PM IST
US debt ceiling focus on 'discretionary depending' means cuts aheadThe central pillar of any debt-ceiling agreement between President Joe Biden and House Republican Kevin McCarthy is shaping up to be "discr...
25 May, 2023, 12.01 AM IST
Biogen halves price of Alzheimer's drug to $28,200Biogen's $56,000 per year treatment price for an average weight person was seen as a significant cost burden on Medicare, which covers more...
20 Dec, 2021, 08.50 PM IST
Donald Trump's election-eve drug discounts for seniors get snaggedWhen Trump announced the plan, it seemed like the discount cards were about to go in the mail. The cards would allow seniors to save $200 o...
16 Oct, 2020, 12.14 PM IST
US Medicare could have saved $1 billion by substituting branded drugs, says studyThe revelation is significant for India since Indian pharma companies supply 40 per cent of generic drugs consumed in the US.
24 Aug, 2018, 10.18 AM IST
US Senate Republicans seek smaller budget cuts than House planThe Senate version would achieve a surplus a year later, in 2025, and assumes nearly $1 trillion in revenue from some expiring tax breaks.
19 Mar, 2015, 02.19 AM IST