UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatments
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures....
What to watch in Tuesday's elections across multiple states
President Trump's campaign to punish Republicans moves through Indiana on Tuesday, where seven state senators face primary challengers. Other key elections are taking place in Ohio and Michigan....
Cornyn trails Paxton in Texas Senate primary runoff poll
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is trailing state Attorney General Ken Paxton ahead of their upcoming primary runoff, with 48 percent of likely voters backing Paxton....
Late-night TV faces uncertain future, Letterman says
David Letterman expressed doubts about the long-term viability of late-night TV, suggesting that some programs may not last more than a year or so....
Rubio to answer questions as Leavitt's replacement in White House briefing
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will take over for press secretary Karoline Leavitt during her maternity leave, and the Iran war is expected to be a major topic of discussion....
California voter ID referendum seen as chance for Republicans
The California voter ID referendum is viewed as an opportunity for Republicans to achieve reform in the state....
White House Briefing on Vatican Trip and Strait of Hormuz
The White House is holding a briefing with Senator Marco Rubio, where issues like the secretary of state's trip to the Vatican and efforts in the Strait of Hormuz may be addressed. No further details are available....
'Can you guys please get out of my shot?' Katie Porter pokes fun at viral staffer video
In a new television ad, California Democrat Katie Porter pokes fun at her viral interaction with a staffer, asking people to 'please get out of my shot'....
O'Reilly: Trump can't afford to restart Iran war, or not
Political commentator Bill O'Reilly said President Trump can neither afford to resume the conflict with Iran nor afford not to. Recent polling suggests Americans are growing increasingly unsatisfied with the handling of ...
Hantavirus cases confirmed on cruise ship
Two cases of a rare virus have been confirmed on board a cruise ship where three people have died. The World Health Organization has reported one adult woman's death and one adult man's hospitalization due to hantavirus ...
Trump's Influence Tested in Indiana Primaries
President Donald Trump's influence over the Republican Party is being tested in Indiana primaries as he tries to dislodge state senators who refused to redraw the congressional map. This comes after his failed push for r...
Democrats urge Supreme Court to overturn abortion pill ruling
A majority of Democrats in the House and Senate submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court seeking to protect access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals had reinstated an in-person r...
Demographics, not the Supreme Court, are killing racial gerrymandering
The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais has been met with outrage from the left, but is a necessary change due to growing multiracial populations and mobile citizens....
$72 billion proposal unveiled for ICE, Border Patrol funding
The Senate Judiciary Committee and Homeland Security Committee have released a $72 billion budget reconciliation bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through 2029....
Democrats are having an outsider moment with Graham Platner
Graham Platner is set to be the party's candidate for the Maine Senate battle, sparking questions about whether a similar kind of contender could be the Democratic presidential nominee in 2028....
36 Races for Governor This Year
There are 36 races for governor this year, and the political environment doesn't look good for Republicans. However, the party could make gains in some of these races....
Trump signs proclamation from White House
President Trump signed a proclamation related to the Presidential Fitness Test, which was replaced by the Presidential Youth Fitness Program in 2013....
Reductions in Voting Rights Act power hurt Democrats and help Republicans
Reducing the power of voters of color hurts Democrats and helps Republicans, making it harder to address social issues. The Supreme Court's decision on voting rights is being criticized....
Hegseth: US has set up a 'red, white and blue dome' over Strait of Hormuz
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said hundreds of commercial ships are lining up to leave the Strait of Hormuz due to the US's operation to guide them safely through. Reuters reports that this is part of President Trump's ...
Justice Gorsuch says his loyalty is to 'Constitution and laws' amid Trump Supreme Court attacks
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch told Jan Crawford that his loyalty is to the Constitution and laws of the United States, in response to President Trump's attacks on the high court....