How a Law Intended to Prevent Surprise Medical Bills Increased Patient Costs

An ambulance in a stock photo. Shutterstock The No Surprises Act, which went into effect in 2022, was designed to protect patients against surprise bills when they receive care from an out-of-network provider. Data suggest it has also had the unintended effect of raising medical costs. The legislation ensures that consumers are well-protected from high

Trump Says He Will Review New Iranian Peace Terms, but ‘Can’t Imagine’ They’ll Be Acceptable

President Donald Trump walks to board Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on May 1, 2026. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump said on May 2 that he will review a new peace framework submitted by Iranian negotiators, but raised doubts that the latest

RFK Jr. Wants to Expand Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program

Participants at the American Regeneration Summit collect seeds at the Sovereignty Ranch in Bandera, Texas, on May 1, 2026.. Bobby Sanchez/The Epoch Times BANDERA, Texas—Deep in the heart of Texas, regenerative agriculture devotees showed up to hear Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speak about the connection between healthy land and healthy food. ​On May