The bipartisan agreement could help stabilize insurance premiums next year so that younger, healthier people will buy policies. President Trump has embraced it, but other GOP leaders have not.
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Federal judge in Hawaii blocks Trump’s third attempt at travel ban
President Trump’s third executive order restricting travel from some countries to the U.S. was to go into effect on Wednesday. The judge didn’t rule on the limits affecting North Korea and Venezuela.
Cities dream of landing Amazon’s new HQ and they’re going to great lengths to show it
Retail giant Amazon is looking for a second home, and many cities are trying to land the HQ2 project. At stake are 50,000 jobs and a new economic anchor for the winner. It has led to a lot of stunts.
Trump uses executive pen to chip away at Obamacare
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to allow more insurance options. The plan is intended to lower costs, but critics warn it could hurt those who need insurance most.
Trump says he’ll sign order to expand health insurance options
Conservatives have long advocated for using association health plans to boost competition. But the result could be that healthy people pay less and sicker people are priced out of coverage.
Trump defends Pence’s NFL protest amid claims it was a publicity stunt
After an offended Vice President Pence walked out of a football game between the Colts and the San Francisco 49ers condemning kneeling players on Sunday, President Trump defended his actions.