Health Policies

Abortion 2 days ago

Pro-life ally: Pro-abortion assault response 'troubling'; Trump's Planned Parenthood funding cut 'great step'

Live Action founder and president, Lila Rose, reacts to assault on pro-life activist Savannah Craven while conducting interviews regarding abortion issues.

Opinion 3 days ago

HHS SEC ROBERT F KENNEDY JR: American patients pay more so others can pay less — that stops now

President Donald Trump's drug pricing order seeks to balance innovation with affordability, ending the burden on American patients and ensuring fair global contributions.

VIDEO 5 days ago

RFK Jr. backs budget cuts to HHS in House testimony

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s defense of proposed cuts to his department during a hearing on Capitol Hill.

Opinion 5 days ago

Biden's pandemic playbook failed. Trump just offered a smarter path forward

COVID-19 exposed the dangers of rigid, one-size-fits-all health mandates. America needs a flexible, patient-first strategy that includes all effective treatments.

Congress 5 days ago

Budget office with 'fundamentally progressive roots' used by Dems as latest tool in anti-Trump resistance

While Democrats labeled the scorekeeper’s report as proof that Republican policies would lead to “catastrophic" Medicaid cuts, Republicans have said Democrats are seeking to “fear monger" Americans.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 5 days ago

Dem lawmaker seethes RFK Jr's 'legitimacy' as HHS secretary has 'expired' in heated exchange

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., got into a heated exchange with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which ended with the lawmaker saying Kennedy's "legitimacy" has expired.

VIDEO 6 days ago

Sen. Cory Booker rallies protesters in House office building

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., spoke with protesters inside of a House office building as they advocated against potential cuts to Medicaid.

House Of Representatives May 12

Senior House Republican eviscerates Dems for 'fear campaign' against Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

The top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee is ripping Democratic accusations that the GOP wants to cut Medicaid.

DOGE May 6

Trump admin reinstates 9/11 survivors program staff following HHS reorganization plan

The Trump administration reinstated staff at the World Trade Center Health Program after political backlash amid DOGE cuts to the popular 9/11 survivors' program.

Senate Hearings May 2

Trump's surgeon general pick touted as 'fierce' MAHA advocate before confirmation hearing

President Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill, garnering support ahead of her upcoming confirmation hearing, with senators describing her as a "fierce" advocate for the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.

House Of Representatives May 1

SCOOP: Republicans discuss defunding 'big abortion' like Planned Parenthood in Trump agenda bill

House Republicans are discussing defunding abortion providers that get Medicaid funding.

Opinion April 28

The American people will support Medicaid reform. Here's why

Most Americans know Medicaid is not a perfect system and it should be reformed. Those that improve and modernize the program would be strongly supported by most Americans.

Opinion April 25

Why banning 8 food dyes is important in making America healthy again

The leadership shown by HHS in addressing this problem with clear guidelines and expectations provides much-needed clarity to all stakeholders, from those who make food products to families.

Mehmet Oz April 18

Dr. Oz young family member faints during Trump's remarks at White House swearing-in ceremony

A young girl collapsed near the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office while President Donald Trump spoke during a Friday swearing-in ceremony for former heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, who rushed over to assist the child.

Healthcare April 18

HHS probing hospital over firing of nurse who blew whistle on minors getting gender treatments

HHS is investigating a hospital after a nurse who sought a religious exemption to avoid administering puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to children was fired.

Media April 10

Bernie Sanders scolds CNN during town hall with Anderson Cooper for not talking healthcare

CNN's Anderson Cooper and Sen. Bernie Sanders went back and forth on Wednesday as the senator called out CNN and claimed they don't talk about healthcare.

MAHA April 5

Idaho Republicans rally behind Democratic colleague with cancer, shave their heads in solidarity

Republican legislators in Idaho went "beyond party lines" to support a Democratic colleague by shaving their heads in solidarity as she went through chemotherapy.

Woke Culture April 2

Prisoners have no 'constitutional right' to sex changes, red-state AG tells court in brief backing Trump

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is supporting President Donald Trump's legal battle to uphold his executive order prohibiting transgender treatments for federal inmates.

Trump's First 100 Days April 1

HHS downsizing begins amid RFK Jr. 'Make America Healthy Again' push: 'Win-win for taxpayers'

HHS undergoes mass layoffs beginning Tuesday after the department announced it would undergo major 'restructuring' to align with Trump's executive order.

Abortion March 26

Botched late-term abortion spurs lawsuit in blue-state court: 'Horrific'

An anonymous woman filed a medical negligence lawsuit against Dr. Keith Reisinger-Kindle after the Illinois abortionist allegedly failed to complete the two-day procedure.

Health March 25

Trump's pick to lead NIH, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, confirmed by Senate in party-line vote

The United States Senate gave its final stamp of approval for the nomination of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya as the next NIH director Tuesday evening.

Politics March 24

DeSantis pushes Florida surgeon general for CDC director role

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis advocates for the Trump administration to tap state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director.

Health Policies March 19

Trump admin planning to consolidate HIV programs, slashing 'overhead' and DEI: official

The Trump administration plans to make cuts to similar HIV prevention programs run by HHS for cost savings, an administration official tells Fox News Digital.

Mehmet Oz March 14

Dr. Oz bats back Democratic attempts to paint him as a 'snake oil' salesman in Senate hearing

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, was slammed for promoting "snake oil remedies'" during a confirmation hearing Friday.

Mehmet Oz March 14

Dr Oz to face Senate grilling on Capitol Hill in bid to run Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, will face questions in front of the Senate Committee on Finance Friday, before they ultimately take a vote on whether to advance his confirmation.

Media March 11

Claire McCaskill hints Democrats could be responsible for a government shutdown

MSNBC analyst and former Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill said Monday that if there is a government shutdown, Democrats could be the culprits.

Opinion March 8

I’m a healthcare CEO who has fought medication middlemen. Then my daughter’s condition made it personal.

My 19-year-old daughter required a treatment prescribed by her doctor. Even with my professional expertise, her doctor and I spent hours fighting to get her medication approved.

Immigration March 3

Skyrocketing healthcare costs for illegal immigrants sparks border state outcry

State Senate Bill 1268 would make it state law to require those who are not in the country legally to mark it down on hospital forms.

Health February 28

Heart disease could be prevented with this one simple test

Getting a specific screening — the coronary artery calcium (CAC) score — can help detect early signs of heart disease. Experts share the benefits of the test and how people can obtain it.

Abortion February 26

Blue state's abortion-pill shield law harms women by depriving follow-up care, pro-life docs say

AAPLOG issued a warning to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul over a new law that "recklessly endangers" patients by shielding providers' identities who prescribe the abortion pill.