Trump Signs $8.3 Billion Bill to Combat Coronavirus Outbreak in U.S.

ANDREW TAYLOR / The Associated Press Mar 6, 2020 The rapid spread of the virus has rocked financial markets, interrupted travel and threatens to affect everyday life in the United States. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump to Detail U.S. Coronavirus Efforts; Schumer Seeks $8.5B

DARLENE SUPERVILLE and RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR / The Associated Press Feb 26, 2020 The president pushes back against criticism that his administration isn't doing enough to meet the threat. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.S. Declares Virus Emergency, New Entry Restrictions

DEB RIECHMANN / The Associated Press Jan 31, 2020 Americans returning from Hubei province in China, the center of the outbreak, will be required to undergo 14 days of quarantine. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Trump Is Taking His War on Women Worldwide

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Sep 23, 2019 A leaked letter reveals he and his administration want to convince the United Nations to copy their U.S. efforts to end legal abortion. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Government Will Propose Banning Flavors Used in E-Cigarettes

MATTHEW PERRONE / The Associated Press Sep 11, 2019 The Food and Drug Administration plans to develop guidelines as hundreds of breathing illnesses linked to vaping are investigated. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Setbacks for Trump’s Drive to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR / The Associated Press Jul 11, 2019 The president is now focusing his drive to curb drug costs on congressional efforts. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

TV Pitches for Prescription Drugs Will Have to Include Price

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR / The Associated Press May 8, 2019 Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar contends that new regulations will provide "greater transparency" for American patients. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Administration Plans to Detain Immigrant Minors Indefinitely

Ilana Novick Sep 6, 2018 A new rule by the Department of Homeland Security flouts 20 years of precedent mandating a limit of 20 days’ detention. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump’s HHS Nominee Might Allow Birth Control Coverage to Be Blocked

Emily Wells / Truthdig Dec 3, 2017 Women's issue advocates say the Health and Human Services nominee, Alex Azar, has a history of using positions of power to undermine birth control access. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )