Politics Information


Trump's New Drug Pricing Plan Isn't "The Best Deal" For Patients


President Trump will soon unveil a new plan to reduce drug prices.

End Foreign Freeloading - Don't Import It


Since day one in office, President Trump has been eager to put America first -- even when it has meant upending norms, upsetting political allies, and straining relationships abroad. This eagerness is worth applauding.

It's Time to Turn the Prescription Drug Debate on its Head


Politicians typically blame drug companies for soaring pharmacy prices. But insurers, pharmacies, and other middlemen are the real driving force behind rising drug spending.

Bring IP Back Into US-Japan


If you blinked, you might have missed it. On January 1, a limited trade deal between the United States and Japan took effect. It doesn't go nearly far enough.

America Shows How to Fight Climate Change Without Regulation


Speaking at the United Nations in December, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi drew cheers by saying the United States was "still in" the Paris Climate Agreement.

Are You Tired of Watching America's Natural Landscapes Disappear?


America's population is soaring. Our nation currently houses 330 million people. And each year, that number grows by 2 million. By 2065, more than 440 million people may call the United States home.

Don't Legalize Discrimination Against People With Disabilities


Imagine if the federal government treated disabled Americans as second-class citizens. It's an appalling thought. But it could happen soon -- if some special interest groups get their way.

To Boost the Economy, Fight Chronic Disease


To understand the health of an economy, look at the health of those who participate in it.

Direct-to-Consumer Drug Advertising Benefits Companies, but Patients Even More


Analysts at the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office recently scored Speaker Nancy Pelosi's drug pricing bill, H.R. 3.

Healthcare Start-Ups Save Lives And Healthcare Dollars


Rising healthcare costs are taking their toll on American patients. Half of adults say they or a loved one skipped or delayed treatment in the past year due to cost concerns, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. About a quarter say they or a family member has struggled to pay medical bills.

More Resources


11/20/2024
What Donald Trump's Revenge Agenda Is Hiding
 Look past the flashy and controversial Cabinet nominees to find that Project 2025 is already being implemented

more info


11/20/2024
Make Education Great Again!
 Imagine these words as the first speech delivered by the incoming Secretary of Education.Today, I am here to deliver bitter medicine: American education has failed. Teachers and parents, administrato

more info


11/20/2024
Time-Honored Tradition of Blaming the Left for Dem Defeats
 This argument is particularly unconvincing this time around. And it doesn't offer a realistic prescription for future success.

more info


11/20/2024
Dems Are Going To Get Younger and More Radical

more info


11/20/2024
The Blurred Line Between X and the Trump Administration
 Forget the ridiculous

more info


11/20/2024
DOGE Is a Great Idea. Trump Should Make It Permanent
 DOGE represents a harbinger of deregulation for an incoming Trump administration, especially with Dogecoin enthusiast Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy at the helm.

more info


11/20/2024
The DOGE Plan To Reform Government
 Following the Supreme Court's guidance, we'll reverse a decadeslong executive power grab.

more info


11/20/2024
Could Trump Actually Get Rid of the Department of Education?
 Getting rid of the agency would cause a lot of harm and wouldn't really change school curriculum.

more info


11/20/2024
How Dems Are Losing Tomorrow's Elections Today
 America is outgrowing the Democratic Party.

more info


11/20/2024
Can a Fractured Democratic Party Learn the Lessons of 2024?
 After a bruising campaign season and a humiliating defeat at the polls, this week saw Dems' internal conflicts spilling out into public view. Party insiders are now engaged in tit-for-tat Twitter battles that do nothing to offer the party a roadmap back to political contender status. Instead, they confirm normies' worst caricatures of Democratic dysfunction.

more info


11/20/2024
Pennsylvania Voters to Sen. Casey: 'It's Over, Bob'
 Columnist David Marcus talks to voters in Bucks County and finds Democrats and Republicans agree that Sen. Bob Casey's refusal to concede is a bad look.

more info


11/20/2024
NC Republicans' Shameless New Power Grab
 North Carolina voters spoke loud and clear two weeks ago when they elected Democrats to some of the most prominent statewide offices.

more info


11/20/2024
Trump Can and Should Fire Jerome Powell
 Legacy media have been obsessing over whether President-elect Donald Trump can remove Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve (the Fed). Jerome Powell recently came out and stated he would serve out his term - which ends in 2026. Further, Chairman Powell claims any attempt by President Trump to remove him is not "permitted under the law." Unfortunately for Chairman Powell, President-elect Trump can remove him - and he should - to make the federal bureaucracy respond to democratic pressures once again.

more info


11/20/2024
SecDef Austin: Women in Military Make U.S. Stronger
 Austin in an exclusive interview with NBC News called women in the military a strong asset. Trump's choice for Secretary of Defense has cast doubt on women in combat roles.

more info


11/20/2024
Drone, Missile Defense Top Priorities for Next Defense Secretary
 Pete Hegseth faces critical challenges in addressing U.S. vulnerabilities to advanced missile and drone threats as global tensions rise.

more info



Custom Search

More Politics Articles:

Related Articles

Congress, Put Politics Aside and Pass USMCA


While Washington is often dominated with partisan gridlock, Congress can put politics aside and improve the everyday lives of Americans by passing a new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a trade deal that would replace the outdated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Pelosi's Drug Bill Has a Huge, Hidden Price Tag


House Speaker Nancy Pelosi just released a bill that would allow government regulators to set artificially low prices for hundreds of medicines.

Missing in Action: How America Forgets MIA Day


Presidential proclamation, along with decrees by state governors, have served to establish September 20 as a national day of recognition for thousands of American service personnel who remain missing in action. Since World War II, over 81,000 Americans who served in that war, along with missing veterans from Cold War conflicts in Korea and Vietnam and the Persian Gulf, are among those for whom there is no final accounting. Indeed, this is nothing new, because since the dawn of history people have gone to war never to return—lost along with millions of civilians amid the debris of human conflicts from the Stone Age to the Information Age.

Old Wisdom Applied to Current Spending Proposals


This will sound like the start of a bad joke, but please bear with me: What do Everett Dirksen, Otto von Bismarck, H.L. Mencken, and "the Preacher" in the book of Ecclesiastes have in common?

Requiem for the Pro-Life Movement


Is the pro-life movement on Capitol Hill dead? If it is, it's congressional Republicans who have killed it.

Saudi Oil Attack Underscores Need for Energy Independence


When drones struck Saudi Arabia's oil processing facilities in September, 6 percent of global oil production went offline overnight.

House Drug Bill Would Undermine and Politiize Scientific Research


House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3).imposes strict price controls, taxes, and regulations on biopharmaceutical companies. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office expects the measure to reduce the industry's revenues by $1 trillion over the coming decade.

It's Time to Turn the Prescription Drug Debate on its Head


Politicians typically blame drug companies for soaring pharmacy prices. But insurers, pharmacies, and other middlemen are the real driving force behind rising drug spending.

Trump Should Dust Off Last Year's Drug Reform Plan


Voters generally approve of Donald Trump's economic policies -- but give him low marks on health care, according to recent polls. The president, unsurprisingly, is grumbling. He recently chewed out Alex Azar, ordering his Health and Human Services secretary to make progress on reducing drug prices.

New Russia Sanctions Are Well-Intentioned -- But Poorly Targeted


Vladimir Putin is arguably the free world's most dangerous foe. In the past few years alone, he has invaded Ukraine, propped up murderous dictators in Syria and Iran, and even meddled in America's elections.

International Medical School Graduates Can Help Fight COVID-19


COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted low-income and minority communities across the United States. In New York City, the epicenter of the pandemic, the poorest quarter of zip codes account for 36 percent of coronavirus cases. The wealthiest quarter, by contrast, account for less than 10 percent. African-Americans and Latinos are more likely to call these hardest-hit zip codes home.

Embrace Free Trade to Defeat COVID-19


At the 73rd World Health Assembly, public health officials from dozens of countries gathered virtually to discuss strategies to defeat COVID-19.

American Biotech Breaks Through on COVID-19


Biotech companies are racing to develop a coronavirus vaccine. Massachusetts-based Moderna, for instance, recently received FDA approval to begin Phase II clinical trials of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer, Novartis, and dozens of lesser-known innovators are close behind.

Renewables Alone Can't Save the Planet


Coalville wants to ditch fossil fuels. The Utah city has pledged to draw its electricity from 100 percent renewable sources by 2030. From California to New Hampshire, dozens of cities have set similar goals.

Gutting Patent Protections Won't Cure COVID-19


To ensure that coronavirus vaccines and treatments are "available at a price affordable to all people," Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and several other House Democrats recently proposed a radical solution to the coronavirus pandemic -- commandeer any lifesaving, yet-to-be-created vaccine and allow the government to set "reasonable" prices.


f="213.php">

Solving the Looming Superbug Crisis Will Require Bold Action From Congress


Antimicrobial resistance killed upwards of 160,000 Americans in 2010. More and more infections are becoming resistant to antibiotics and antifungals — and while Americans know this is a growing problem, few know how bad it already is.

Fracking Bans Will Cost Democrats the White House


It often seems as if Democrats want to reelect Donald Trump. Why else would their top presidential candidates advocate a ban on fracking, the drilling technique that supports millions of jobs and accounts for half of all U.S. oil production?

Proposed Drug Price Reform Would Short-Change Rare Disease Patients


A prominent healthcare watchdog claims it has found the solution to high drug prices.

Pipeline Hate Is Misplaced


Sixteen-year-old Swedish student Greta Thunberg admonished global leaders at last year's United Nations: "We are in the beginning of a mass extinction, and all you can talk about is money and fairy tales of eternal economic growth. How dare you!"

Greenhouse Gas Credits Don't Help the Environment -- Or Consumers


General Motors Co. and Fiat Chrysler have a plan to survive a Democratic president.

House Drug Bill Would Undermine and Politiize Scientific Research


House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R.3).imposes strict price controls, taxes, and regulations on biopharmaceutical companies. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office expects the measure to reduce the industry's revenues by $1 trillion over the coming decade.

Texas Firms Save Lives and Healthcare Dollars


Rising healthcare costs are taking their toll on American patients. Half of adults say they or a loved one skipped or delayed treatment in the past year due to cost concerns, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. About a quarter say they or a family member has struggled to pay medical bills.

Sharp Cuts to Research Funding Would Deprive Patients of Hope


Congress is poised to pass two separate bills designed to bring down drug prices.

The High Cost of the White House's Drug Pricing Plan


The Trump administration will soon roll out a new plan to slash drug prices.

If You Like Your Health Plan, You Can't Keep It Under a Public Option


Nearly two in three Americans support the creation of a government-sponsored health plan to compete against plans offered by private insurers, according to the most recent survey data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

House Drug Bill Dooms Medical Research


House lawmakers recently voted to pass the "Lower Drug Costs Now Act," which would enable government officials to set the price of lifesaving medicines. The bill would reduce pharmaceutical companies' revenues by a staggering $1 trillion over the coming decade.

Prioritize Chronic Disease Prevention to Slash Health Insurance Costs


Private health insurance spending surged $101 billion between 2016 and 2018. Hospital care and emergency services accounted for the largest share of that increase -- 42 percent.

IP Protections Are Key To Drug Innovation


Cystic fibrosis patients just got some life-changing news.

Addressing Out-of-Pocket Costs Key to Health Improvement & Cost Savings


More than 190 million Americans suffer from chronic diseases. For them, healthcare reform isn't a political football -- it's a matter of life and death.

Democrats' Green Schemes Threaten the Poor


Democrats claim to be champions of the poor. Yet their environmental policies make low-income communities even poorer.

Saudi Oil Attack Underscores Need for Energy Independence


When drones struck Saudi Arabia's oil processing facilities in September, 6 percent of global oil production went offline overnight.

Are Fossil Fuels an Ethical Investment?


Saudi oil giant Aramco -- the world's most profitable company -- issued its first public offering in December. The IPO has reenergized debate around whether it's ethical to invest in oil and natural gas companies.

Direct-to-Consumer Drug Advertising Benefits Companies, but Patients Even More


Analysts at the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office recently scored Speaker Nancy Pelosi's drug pricing bill, H.R. 3.

Pelosi's Drug Scheme Robs Patients of Tomorrow's New Medicines


The House of Representatives passed Speaker Nancy Pelosi's unprecedented crackdown on the pharmaceutical industry. Her bill, "H.R.3," would allow the government to dictate prices on a broad array of drugs, with the promise of bringing domestic prices closer to those in foreign countries with government-run healthcare systems.

Offshore Bans Hurt Working Class Americans


Congressional Democrats just betrayed America's working class.

AOC's Ravings Against Billionaires


"No one ever makes a billion dollars. You take a billion dollars."

Budget Deficit Capitulation: Our Spending Problem


During the week before Christmas, Congress rushed a spending bill into law.

Losing sight of the Great War in American History


The anniversary of the end of the Great War—despite President Donald Trump visiting pan-European ceremonies in France—passed almost unnoticed in the United States. This is noteworthy because 4,000,000 Americans were mobilized for the war and about 2,000,000 shipped to Europe, where 50,585 were killed in combat and another 200,000 suffered wounds. Another 100,000 American military personnel died from complications suffered by wounds and influenza. American combat deaths in World War I rank third only behind the American Civil War and the Second World War.

Holidays and Politics: Rebuilding Civility


With the chill in the air and the leaves already falling, the holidays are just around the corner. Whether you're hosting or being hosted, the old rule of not discussing religion, money, or politics serves as a reminder of the issues which can divide even those who love each other the most. But in an era where everything, from ice cream to music, is politicized, avoiding political topics in conversation with those of differing views becomes almost impossible. Is this overly divisive and ever-present political tension healthy for society?

Medicare for All is the Wrong Prescription


In the fall of 2017, when Senator Bernie Sanders unveiled his vision for the future of the U.S. healthcare system (Medicare for All), I wrote a piece for the Center for Vision and Values titled, "Medicare for All is Good for None." In the piece, I argued that using the Medicare template as a model capable of absorbing quadruple the number of current enrollees was flawed from the start. Obviously, Senator Sanders did not read my piece.

Requiem for the Pro-Life Movement


Is the pro-life movement on Capitol Hill dead? If it is, it's congressional Republicans who have killed it.

Impeachment of the President: Who Should We Consult? We Say the Founders


Impeachment was in the news recently after President Donald Trump's personal attorney, Michael Cohen, pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations. In his plea, Cohen implicated Trump, stating that he, as Trump's attorney, had made payments to women at the direction of a "candidate for federal office." Some journalists jumped with joy at the news, as captured by headlines like this in the New York Times: "Donald Trump's High Crimes and Misdemeanors: The Principled Case for Impeachment is Clear, What is Missing is the Courage."

Jordan B. Peterson: A Sign of the End Times?


It is not often that a clinical psychologist becomes the cultural equivalent of a rock star, but Canadian academic Jordan B. Peterson has done just that. Cometh the hour, cometh the man, as the old saying goes, and Dr. Peterson is surely a man who has found his time. And all indications are that, behind his characteristically serious (if not slightly puzzled) expression, he quite enjoys the irritation and annoyance that his forthright statements on our current cultural climate cause the self-appointed members of contemporary Committees of Public Safety. Like Camille Paglia (who provided a jacket commendation for his latest book) he preaches that most unpopular of gospels in this age of victimhood: personal responsibility.

A Lot Less Bluster and a Little More Sasse


Predictably, the start of Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing to the Supreme Court was an embarrassing fiasco for almost everyone involved. The Republican chair of the Judiciary Committee, Senator Chuck Grassley, had barely begun his opening remarks before Democratic Senator Kamala Harris interrupted to demand the meeting be adjourned, and less than two minutes in protestors started screaming. Protestors continued to interrupt the hearing, which was mostly just senatorial demagoguery on camera anyway, for the next four hours or so. There are many reasons for this: the stakes are high, everything connected with President Trump is radioactive, and the midterms are just two months away. But hours into a series of diatribes from senators on both sides of the aisle, Senator Ben Sasse from Nebraska took a different approach.

Beware of Bills in Sheep's Clothing


There is a bipartisan tradition of naming bills such that no reasonable person would oppose them. For instance, changes to our tax system came with the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Who's against jobs? And how could anyone have voted against the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (i.e., "Obamacare")?

Showdown with the Ayatollahs: A Dangerous Situation


Yesterday, President Donald Trump imposed more economic sanctions on Iran. In response, Iranian officials denounced the sanctions. Does diplomacy have a chance in this situation? Or is war inevitable?

Hugh Culverhouse, Planned Parenthood, and Eugenics


The University of Alabama on May 29 announced its plans to return a $26.5 million donation from the largest donor in the university's history. The announcement came only hours after the donor, Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr., called for students to boycott the university in response to Alabama's recent ban on abortion.

Homage to a Cold War Prophet: Herbert E. Meyer


Both my country and I lost a great friend and freedom fighter this week: Herb Meyer, an unsung hero of the Cold War. He received the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal for his November 1983 memo predicting a Soviet collapse and victory for the United States. "If present trends continue," wrote Meyer, "we're going to win the Cold War."


More Resources


11/20/2024
What Donald Trump's Revenge Agenda Is Hiding
 Look past the flashy and controversial Cabinet nominees to find that Project 2025 is already being implemented

more info


11/20/2024
Make Education Great Again!
 Imagine these words as the first speech delivered by the incoming Secretary of Education.Today, I am here to deliver bitter medicine: American education has failed. Teachers and parents, administrato

more info


11/20/2024
Time-Honored Tradition of Blaming the Left for Dem Defeats
 This argument is particularly unconvincing this time around. And it doesn't offer a realistic prescription for future success.

more info


11/20/2024
Dems Are Going To Get Younger and More Radical

more info


11/20/2024
The Blurred Line Between X and the Trump Administration
 Forget the ridiculous

more info


11/20/2024
DOGE Is a Great Idea. Trump Should Make It Permanent
 DOGE represents a harbinger of deregulation for an incoming Trump administration, especially with Dogecoin enthusiast Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy at the helm.

more info


11/20/2024
The DOGE Plan To Reform Government
 Following the Supreme Court's guidance, we'll reverse a decadeslong executive power grab.

more info


11/20/2024
Could Trump Actually Get Rid of the Department of Education?
 Getting rid of the agency would cause a lot of harm and wouldn't really change school curriculum.

more info


11/20/2024
How Dems Are Losing Tomorrow's Elections Today
 America is outgrowing the Democratic Party.

more info


11/20/2024
Can a Fractured Democratic Party Learn the Lessons of 2024?
 After a bruising campaign season and a humiliating defeat at the polls, this week saw Dems' internal conflicts spilling out into public view. Party insiders are now engaged in tit-for-tat Twitter battles that do nothing to offer the party a roadmap back to political contender status. Instead, they confirm normies' worst caricatures of Democratic dysfunction.

more info


11/20/2024
Pennsylvania Voters to Sen. Casey: 'It's Over, Bob'
 Columnist David Marcus talks to voters in Bucks County and finds Democrats and Republicans agree that Sen. Bob Casey's refusal to concede is a bad look.

more info


11/20/2024
NC Republicans' Shameless New Power Grab
 North Carolina voters spoke loud and clear two weeks ago when they elected Democrats to some of the most prominent statewide offices.

more info


11/20/2024
Trump Can and Should Fire Jerome Powell
 Legacy media have been obsessing over whether President-elect Donald Trump can remove Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve (the Fed). Jerome Powell recently came out and stated he would serve out his term - which ends in 2026. Further, Chairman Powell claims any attempt by President Trump to remove him is not "permitted under the law." Unfortunately for Chairman Powell, President-elect Trump can remove him - and he should - to make the federal bureaucracy respond to democratic pressures once again.

more info


11/20/2024
SecDef Austin: Women in Military Make U.S. Stronger
 Austin in an exclusive interview with NBC News called women in the military a strong asset. Trump's choice for Secretary of Defense has cast doubt on women in combat roles.

more info


11/20/2024
Drone, Missile Defense Top Priorities for Next Defense Secretary
 Pete Hegseth faces critical challenges in addressing U.S. vulnerabilities to advanced missile and drone threats as global tensions rise.

more info



Custom Search

More Politics Articles:

Related Articles

Every American Has Troubles


Everybody has troubles. If you don't believe it then ask any American living in the year 2020.

We Need New Antimicrobials To Prevent the Next Infectious Disease Crisis


Imagine if scientists had seen Covid-19 coming years in advance yet did little to prepare. Unthinkable, right?

I Like Ike


As other statues and monuments are being removed or criticized throughout our nation, a new $150 million memorial located near the U.S. Capitol will be dedicated Thursday honoring the general who helped defeat the Axis Powers in World War II and the president who worked diligently to preserve peace during the Cold War.

A Coronavirus Vaccine Doesn't Mean the Pandemic is Over


Dr. Anthony Fauci thinks that drug companies may develop a COVID-19 vaccine before year's end.

President Trump's Latest Executive Order Will Decimate U.S. Innovation


With only a few months left in his first term, President Trump is trying to make good on his campaign promise to lower drug prices.

A 40-Year-Old Law Continues to Produce New Jobs Today


This fall, tens of millions of Americans will get vaccinated against influenza -- but they won't all experience a prick in the arm. Instead, many will take FluMist, the painless nasal flu vaccine.

Will the Doctor See Me Now?


Imagine you're traveling out of state to visit family. When you're 15 minutes from grandma's house, you decide to let her know you'll be arriving soon.

Republican or Democrat, Foreign Reference Pricing Kills Cures


The pharmaceutical industry is on a bit of a hot streak. Just last month, both Pfizer and Moderna received FDA approval for their COVID-19 vaccines. Millions of Americans have already received them.

"March In" Is Not the Answer


All Democrats and many Republicans are committed to making prescription drugs more affordable.

Is President Biden the "Sinner-In-Chief" for Promoting Easier Access to Abortions?


Archbishop Joseph Naumann, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, has taken President Biden to task for touting his faith while at the same time promoting abortions.

A Bad Means to a Bad End


What happens in a world where medical innovations like the vaccines that are defeating the coronavirus are no longer possible? That could be the result of a ham-handed effort to make America an "also-ran" country in the global pharmaceutical business.

Price Controls Happen — NOT!


The end of the pandemic is in sight, thanks in large part to the heroic efforts of the biopharmaceutical industry. American companies developed not one, but three vaccines in under a year, and roughly 3 million people are receiving those shots every day.

Foreign Drug Pricing Puts America's Most Vulnerable Patients Last


It's no coincidence that American companies led the charge to develop Covid-19 vaccines. Numerous policies -- from strong patent protections to a welcoming immigration system -- help ensure that the world's smartest scientists can pursue cutting-edge research here.

In the Fight Against Climate Change, Don't Overlook Biotech


President Biden has already laid out an ambitious climate change agenda. With a series of early executive orders, he set the stage for a ban on oil and gas drilling on federal land, an end to fossil fuel subsidies, and a transition to electric engines in government vehicles.

Don't Sabotage the Engine of American Ingenuity


It's no surprise that most of the companies behind the most effective Covid-19 vaccines are American.