17 h. ago Oz confirmed to oversee health insurance for millions of Americans

Oz confirmed to oversee health insurance for millions of Americans  The Washington Post

Science

23 h. ago Federal judge allows the EFF’s lawsuit against DOGE and Elon Musk to proceed

A federal judge ruled on Thursday that a lawsuit attempting to stop the Department of Government Efficiency from obtaining records on millions of Americans may proceed. In conjunction with privacy watchdog the Electronic Frontier Foundation and two labor unions, more than 100 current and former federal employees sued DOGE, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management […]

Politics

29 h. ago Thatch raises $40M to give employees more control of their health care choices

Thatch, a startup that aims to transform the health insurance experience for employers and employees alike, has raised $40 million in a Series B round of funding, it tells TechCrunch exclusively. Index Ventures led the financing, which included participation from existing backers Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), General Catalyst, SemperVirens, PeopleTech Partners, The General Partnership, and new […]

Politics

68 h. ago Healthcare Executive Sues HBO's John Oliver for Defamation Over Abuse Accusation

A health care insurance executive is suing 'Last Week Tonight' host John Oliver for defamation over his comments about health care standards. The post Healthcare Executive Sues HBO’s John Oliver for Defamation Over Abuse Accusation appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

3 d. ago HBO’s John Oliver faces lawsuit from health insurance executive over Medicaid monologue

Dr. Brian Morley believes an April 2024 segment on "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" about Americans losing Medicaid coverage destroyed his reputation and well-being.

Science

6 d. ago The Financial Fallout of Being Deactivated from Delivery Work

Millions of Americans earn money finding gig work through platforms like Uber, Lyft or DoorDash. Many see their financial lives upended when their account is suddenly blocked for unclear reasons.

Politics

2 w. ago Tornado outbreak live updates: 40 tornadoes, 31 dead in cross

Millions of Americans across the country are on alert for a severe weather outbreak with violent, long-track tornadoes with damaging winds of up to 80 mph and large hail

Events

2 w. ago Tornado outbreak live updates: 30 tornadoes, 28 dead in cross

Millions of Americans across the country are on alert for a severe weather outbreak with violent, long-track tornadoes with damaging winds of up to 80 mph and large hail

Events

2 w. ago Tornado outbreak live updates: 30 tornadoes reported in several states, 28 dead

Millions of Americans across the country are on alert for a severe weather outbreak with violent, long-track tornadoes with damaging winds of up to 80 mph and large hail

Events

2 w. ago Tornado outbreak live updates: At least 18 dead as severe storms hit South, Midwest

Millions of Americans across the country are on alert for a severe weather outbreak with violent, long-track tornadoes with damaging winds of up to 80 mph and large hail

Events

3 w. ago Dr. Oz Faces Senators at Confirmation Hearing to Oversee Medicare and Medicaid

The Senate Finance Committee holds a confirmation hearing on Friday for Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity who is nominated to run major health programs for older Americans and the poor.

Politics

3 w. ago Alaska insurance director warns of health premium increases with federal funding in jeopardy

Alaska insurance director warns of health premium increases with federal funding in jeopardy  Anchorage Daily News

Events

3 w. ago Expert Witness: Democrats Opened the Border Because They Can't Win Elections with Only American Votes

An expert witness before a House Homeland Security Subcommittee says in the last four years, Democrats "opened the border" to import millions of new voters because "they can't win with only American votes."  The post Expert Witness: Democrats Opened the Border Because They Can’t Win Elections with Only American Votes appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

3 w. ago The government already knows a lot about you. DOGE is trying to access all of it

Agencies from Social Security to the IRS store sensitive data on millions of Americans. Here's what the government knows about us – and what's at risk as DOGE seeks access to the data.

Politics

3 w. ago WA lawmakers push to expand mental health insurance coverage

WA lawmakers push to expand mental health insurance coverage  The Seattle Times

Politics

3 w. ago 60 years since U.S. troops entered Vietnam, an Army Vet recalls his journey

As part of our StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative, we hear from Specialist Henry Smithers who was among the millions of American servicemen and women deployed to Vietnam during the conflict.

Politics

4 w. ago Republican Voters Support Medicaid but Want Work Requirements, Poll Finds

More than 60 percent of all voters — and 47 percent of Democrats — supported a work requirement for Medicaid, the country’s largest health insurance program.

Politics

4 w. ago Viewpoint: How 18F transformed government technology, and why its elimination matters

Healthcare.gov, the government health insurance marketplace website, launched in October 2013 only to buckle under the weight of just 2,000 simultaneous users. As millions of Americans stared at error messages and frozen screens, a political crisis unfolded, but so did a new era of government technology.

Politics

last month Dozens of Canadians are charged for scamming American grandparents out of $21 million

The 25 Canadians are accused of calling seniors in over 40 states, pretending to be their grandchildren and asking for bail money. Authorities warn such scams are getting increasingly sophisticated.

Economics

last month EXCLUSIVE: Elon Musk PAC thanks Trump for 'saving the American Dream' in new million

A PAC founded by billionaire X owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is going up on the national airwaves for the first time, thanking President Donald Trump.

Politics