The end of a decades-long practice comes amid political backlash and increasing threats to agents.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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Drugmakers Throw ‘Kitchen Sink’ to Halt Medicare Price Negotiations
The government will soon announce the first 10 medications that will be subject to price negotiations with Medicare under a new law. Drugmakers are fighting the measure in court.
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A.I. Regulation Is in Its ‘Early Days’
While there has been a flurry of activity by the White House and lawmakers over artificial intelligence, rules for the technology remain distant, lawmakers and experts said.
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Gretchen Whitmer Would Like You to Call Her ‘Governor Barbie’
It’s part of a social media stunt by the pink-loving politician. But does it represent a shift for women in politics?
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Biden’s New Student Debt Repayment Plan Could Cost $475 Billion
The report estimates that the plan will slash borrowers’ payments and cost more than President Biden’s recently rejected debt cancellation plan.
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House Committee Targets U.C. Berkeley Program for China Ties
A House select committee is requesting more information about a university collaboration that it said could help China gain access to cutting-edge research.
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Treasury Taps Sanctions Architect to Lead Financial Crimes Team
Andrea Gacki has played a leading role in designing sanctions that the U.S. has imposed on Russia as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine.
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F.D.A. Approves First U.S. Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
The price of the pill, which has not been announced, will determine how affordable it will be when it becomes available in early 2024.
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Looming U.S. Investment Restrictions on China Threaten Diplomatic Outreach
Any such restrictions are expected to anger Beijing and will be the first test of the new channels of communication that the world’s two largest economies are trying to restore.