Obamacare had problems even before it launched in 2014. Marketplace websites were glitchy during the open enrollment period, frustrating many would-be customers. Sweeping changes ushered in by the Affordable Care Act, the law creating Obamacare, all but guaranteed that premiums would increase—which they did by 23 percent in the program’s first year. We had a
Central pharmacy of Intermountain Heathcare in Midvale, Utah, in file photo. George Frey/Getty Images Note to Eds. – I will be away from the computer until 7:30 p.m. ET but can respond on BrightChat or by phone – Lawerence Prescription drug prices charged by hospitals vary by thousands of dollars for the same medication, depending
Now that NATO has shot down an Iranian missile aimed at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey and an American submarine torpedoed an Iranian frigate off the coast of Sri Lanka, the conflict with Iran extends from the skies above NATO to the Indian Ocean floor. The Iranians are not just attacking U.S. and Israeli bases,
Flanked by members of the Congressional Hispanic Conference, co-chair Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Feb. 1, 2023. Alex Wong/Getty Images Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) announced late Thursday night he will not seek reelection, coming amid calls from GOP leadership to abandon his bid. “After
President Trump speaks during a White House visit by Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami CF on March 5, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump said U.S. military operations against Iran are advancing ahead of schedule and pledged to address Cuba soon, calling it “just a question of time” during a White House
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales dropped his reelection bid for his Texas congressional district on Thursday, after admitting to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. “After deep reflection and with the support of my loving family, I have decided not to seek reelection while serving out the rest of this Congress with
The U.S. Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, on Jan. 9, 2026. Federico Parra/AFP The United States and Venezuela’s interim government agreed to restore diplomatic and consular relations after seven years of severed ties, the U.S. State Department said on March 5. “This step will facilitate our joint efforts to promote stability, support economic recovery, and advance