Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) on Thursday announced he would lead the Senate’s government oversight panel and prioritize investigations into the coronavirus pandemic, repeating his allegation that federal officials participated in a “covid coverup ...

WASHINGTON — A leading Senate Republican on healthcare policy has been courting Democrats to back his alternative proposal to an extension of the COVID-era Obamacare subsidies set to expire next month.

The Senate Homeland Security Committee heard emotional testimony from individuals who say they were harmed by mRNA COVID vaccines. Dr. Brian Hooker, chief scientific officer at Children’s Health Defense,

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The enhanced tax credits are scheduled to lapse after Dec. 31, but lawmakers have not yet landed on a plan to avoid skyrocketing premiums for patients.

As a lifelong Maryland resident and a community leader deeply involved in our state’s public health efforts, I’ve always taken pride in our state’s resilience and community spirit. However, the ongoing effects of former Gov. Larry Hogan’s ...

Details on Trump's economic rescue plan remain sparse - and it's sure to grow with lawmaker add-ons - but its centerpiece is to dedicate $500 billion to start issuing direct payments to Americans by early next month. It would also funnel cash to businesses ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a fiery Senate showdown as lawmakers grilled him over vaccine policy, mRNA COVID shots, and turmoil inside the CDC. Senators pressed Trump’s HHS chief on his controversial stance toward federal health agencies,

WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Budget Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders said on Friday he expects to find out next week whether lawmakers can include a hike in the minimum wage to $15 an hour in the coronavirus relief bill they are racing to pass.

House Republicans are at odds over how to deal with sky-high healthcare costs as enhanced Obamacare subsidies are set to expire.