Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said that Medicare is projected to run out of money in seven years. He believes that reducing fraud and using more technology, like artificial intelligence (AI), can help save money and keep Medicare financially stable longer.
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Medicare is expected to become insolvent in seven years, according to Medicare Trustees projections.
Dr. Mehmet Oz is the current administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
He spoke about Medicare’s challenges on the program "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
He highlighted that cutting down on Medicare fraud will help save money.
Increasing the use of technology, including AI, can also bring savings.
About half of doctors currently use artificial intelligence in their work.
These actions may help extend Medicare’s financial health and solvency.
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Natalie Harp, a close aide to President Donald Trump, posted more than 150 pro-Trump messages on social media during the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. Her posts included repeating false claims that the 2020 election was stolen, and she has also expressed strong personal devotion to President Trump through private letters and public posts.
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Natalie Harp posted over 150 pro-Trump messages on the day of the Capitol riot.
Her messages repeated claims that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump.
Harp has served as special assistant and executive assistant to President Trump with a $150,000 salary.
She opened a now-disabled social media account in 2016, where many of these posts were made.
Harp’s social media account was suspended, but the timing and reason are unclear.
Prior to January 6, she encouraged supporters with posts about the upcoming events and stressed "We will never give up."
Harp has written affectionate letters to President Trump, calling him her “Guardian and Protector.”
Her relationship with Trump has drawn media scrutiny and comments from political figures.
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating in Arizona is low, which may be hurting Republican candidate Andy Biggs in the upcoming governor’s race. Polls show Biggs trailing the current governor, Democrat Katie Hobbs, as many voters disapprove of Trump’s performance.
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Andy Biggs is the Republican candidate for Arizona governor and is supported by President Trump.
Polls show Biggs behind Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs by about 6 percentage points.
A recent poll found 55.4% of Arizona voters disapprove of President Trump, while 43.4% approve.
Trump’s low approval rating may make it harder for Republican candidates like Biggs to win.
Katie Hobbs won her previous election narrowly and is currently favored for reelection.
Younger voters and urban residents tend to support Hobbs, while older and rural voters lean toward Biggs.
Both polls, from Quantus Insights and Noble Predictive Insights, show Hobbs leading Biggs by similar margins.
Independent and suburban voters in Arizona continue to switch their support, creating uncertainty in the race.
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Rep. Byron Donalds, Republican congressman and Florida governor candidate, spoke about health policies on "Face the Nation." He supports parents deciding on some vaccines and focusing on lowering health care costs through price transparency, while linking measles outbreaks to illegal immigration.
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Byron Donalds is a Republican congressman from Florida and running for governor.
Florida has rolled back some vaccine mandates, giving parents more choice.
Donalds agrees with the current effort to reduce vaccine rules but wants more study before changing requirements for vaccines like polio and MMR.
He noted that President Trump expanded and spread out the vaccination schedule compared to earlier years.
Donalds says the Affordable Care Act has led to higher premiums and deductibles in Florida over 15 years.
His health care proposal includes requiring doctors and hospitals to post clear prices for top services so people know costs upfront.
He argues that measles outbreaks are linked to illegal immigration, citing cases in places like El Paso and Southwest Florida.
Donalds believes controlling health care costs is more important than vaccine mandates in Florida right now.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, discussed recent drug price drops on a TV interview. He explained that new policies are making drug prices lower by matching U.S. costs to prices in other countries, which helps Americans afford medicines more easily.
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Drug prices in the U.S. fell by 3.1% year-over-year as of July 2026.
This is the fastest drop in drug prices in 63 years and is expected to continue.
About one in three Americans leave the pharmacy without prescribed drugs because they are too expensive.
President Trump ordered the agency to make drug prices more similar to those in Europe and Asia.
The Most-Favored-Nation Drug Pricing rule means drug companies must charge U.S. consumers no more than what they charge in other countries.
Seventeen drug companies, representing 85% of the drug market, agreed to this pricing approach.
Medicare recipients are beginning to get access to these lower-priced drugs.
Programs like TrumpRx.gov are making cheaper medicines more available to the public.
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Bridget María Chesterton experienced postpartum psychosis, a rare but severe mental illness after childbirth, similar to the condition involved in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial. Chesterton’s story highlights the challenges of this disorder and the importance of treatment and family support.
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Postpartum psychosis affects about 1 to 2 in every 1,000 women after giving birth.
It is different from postpartum depression, which affects about 1 in 7 women.
Symptoms include confusion, hallucinations, paranoia, mood changes, and disorganized thinking.
Chesterton experienced severe symptoms two weeks after giving birth, including memory loss and strange statements.
Chesterton was hospitalized for about two weeks and treated successfully with medication and family support.
Mothers with postpartum psychosis may sometimes harm themselves or their children, but most do not.
People with mental health conditions like bipolar disorder have a higher risk, though Chesterton had no prior such condition.
Chesterton hopes sharing her story will raise awareness and reduce stigma about this mental health disorder.
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The United States Postal Service (USPS) has proposed new rules requiring states to provide voter information, like name and address, linked to a unique barcode for every mail-in ballot. These rules will not start until a court allows them, and the USPS will not deliver ballots from states that do not follow these rules.
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The USPS wants states to send voter names and addresses for each mail-in ballot attached to a barcode.
States must enter this information into a federal system before ballots are mailed.
USPS would stop delivering ballots from states that don’t follow the new rules.
The new rules do not include information like birthdates or Social Security numbers.
USPS will not decide who can vote or count the ballots.
These rules are less strict than President Trump’s earlier proposals, which included citizenship checks and uniform ballots.
Exceptions for military, disabled voters, or those who are ill or traveling are not included in this rule.
The rule aims to help federal law enforcement track ballots sent by mail to enforce federal laws.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen said that supporters of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have a place in the Democratic Party. He believes the party should welcome debate and disagreements, even though he disagrees with some DSA ideas. This discussion comes as Democrats face tension between their moderate and progressive wings.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen supports including DSA supporters in the Democratic Party debate.
Van Hollen would accept some DSA endorsements but is not actively seeking them.
The Democratic Party is experiencing a divide between moderate members and progressive, DSA-backed candidates.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently rejected the DSA agenda and some progressive policies like Medicare for All.
Van Hollen argues that avoiding debate on these issues risks ignoring voter mood.
Some DSA positions, like abolishing the Senate, are too extreme for Van Hollen.
Polls show policies linked to progressive ideas have notable support, but the DSA as an organization is viewed unfavorably by many Americans.
The debate over DSA’s role is important as Democrats try to find a winning message after losses in 2024.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has paused approvals for new data centers while the state reviews their impact on electricity, water, and local communities. The review aims to create new rules for data centers to protect resources and ensure community approval before projects proceed. President Donald Trump criticized the pause, saying communities that reject data centers miss out on economic benefits and lower taxes.
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Governor Abbott says many data center projects started without community input, causing backlash.
Texas halted new data center approvals to review electricity and water use and community impacts.
Data centers use large amounts of power and water, raising concerns about environmental and neighborhood effects.
The state audit will check energy and water needs, cooling methods, tax incentives, and ownership details of data centers.
Less than 10% of Texas data centers fully reported their power and water usage as required by law.
Abbott’s office wants data centers to meet new standards to protect the power grid and water supply.
President Donald Trump called the pause a mistake, saying data centers bring money and lower taxes to communities.
Major tech companies like Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are expanding data centers to support AI and cloud services.
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Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat from Massachusetts, is challenging Senator Ed Markey in the Democratic primary. Moulton says the political world has changed and argues for new leadership in the Democratic Party, criticizing long-time figures and current party strategies.
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Seth Moulton is running against Senator Ed Markey in the Massachusetts Democratic primary.
The Boston Globe endorsed Moulton, switching from their previous support for Markey.
Moulton argues Markey’s campaign style and understanding of technology, like AI, are outdated.
Moulton has previously pushed for generational change in the Democratic Party and challenged party leaders like Nancy Pelosi.
He was an early critic of President Biden’s decision not to run again in 2024.
Moulton opposes Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and refuses to support him.
Markey accepted $62,000 from Schumer’s fund, which Moulton criticizes as taking money away from other key races.
Moulton also raised concerns about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and is working on helping Afghans left behind.
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Speaker Mike Johnson said he does not think Jared Kushner is directly involved in President Trump's administration after reports that Kushner met with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Johnson said Kushner has many interests and did not explain the meeting.
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Speaker Mike Johnson is a Republican from Louisiana.
Jared Kushner is President Donald Trump’s son-in-law.
Kushner reportedly met with Hakeem Jeffries, a Democratic leader in the House of Representatives.
Johnson said he does not know the reason for the meeting.
Johnson stated Kushner is not directly involved in the Trump administration.
The meeting was discussed during a Fox News program called “The Sunday Briefing.”
Jeffries represents New York as a Democrat.
Johnson’s comments were made on a Sunday news show.
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Pete Buttigieg returned to South Carolina, the state that ended his 2020 presidential campaign, as he considers running for president in 2028. He received strong support at events in the state, which now leads off the 2028 Democratic primary elections to better represent diverse voters.
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Pete Buttigieg came in fourth in South Carolina in the 2020 Democratic primary, leading him to end his presidential bid.
He is thinking about running for president again in 2028 but has not made a decision yet.
South Carolina will hold the first Democratic primary in 2028, followed by Nevada and other states.
The Democratic National Committee changed the primary calendar to start with South Carolina and Nevada to better include Black and Latino voters.
Buttigieg was welcomed warmly at an NAACP event and a Black church during his recent visit to South Carolina.
Polls show Buttigieg doing well among Democratic candidates for 2028 against some possible Republican opponents.
Other expected Democratic candidates include Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Jon Ossoff.
Buttigieg said he is mainly focused on the 2026 elections but is seen by some as preparing for a 2028 presidential run.
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Virginia is working on new ideas for how to handle people involved in crime, focusing on more than just sending them to prison. The state aims to improve public safety using different methods.
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Virginia is exploring ways to improve its corrections system.
Public safety goals include more than just increasing prison numbers.
The state wants to develop a model that other places might follow.
Alternative approaches to incarceration are being considered.
The focus is on reducing crime while managing individuals involved in the justice system.
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President Trump is supporting Mike Mazzei in a close Republican runoff election for Oklahoma governor. Mazzei narrowly lost the first primary vote to Attorney General Gentner Drummond, and the runoff will decide the GOP nominee.
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The runoff election is happening in Oklahoma for governor.
Mike Mazzei is President Trump's chosen candidate.
Mazzei barely lost the first round, less than one percentage point behind Gentner Drummond.
Gentner Drummond is Oklahoma’s current Attorney General.
The runoff is a critical test of President Trump’s influence in GOP primaries.
Both candidates are Republicans competing for the party nomination.
The initial vote showed a divided Republican base in Oklahoma.
The winner of the runoff will be the Republican nominee for governor.
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Severe storms hit Indiana 12 days ago, causing widespread power outages that still affect nearly 30,000 people. Many residents are struggling without electricity for basic needs like food, medicine, and air conditioning, leading to a lawsuit against the local utility company.
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Severe storms with wind gusts up to 99 mph struck Indiana on August 11, causing flooding and tornadoes.
Seven people died in the storms, especially impacting the town of Gary, Indiana.
Over 345,000 customers had power restored, but about 30,000 remained without electricity 12 days later.
Residents face challenges like spoiled food, inability to refrigerate medicine, and lack of running water or lighting.
The town of Gary has a high poverty rate, making recovery and access to resources harder for many.
Local food charity World Central Kitchen provided aid to those without access to food.
A class-action lawsuit was filed against Northern Indiana Public Service Company (Nipsco), blaming poor tree maintenance for downed power lines and extended outages.
Nipsco denies responsibility and plans to defend itself in court.
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A fast-moving wildfire in Nevada has led to the evacuation of nearly 14,000 people. The state declared an emergency, and federal responders are assisting local firefighters to protect homes and communities.
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A wildfire in Nevada is spreading rapidly.
About 14,000 people have been evacuated to keep them safe.
Nevada's governor declared a state of emergency.
Federal and local firefighters are working together.
The fire threatens residential areas.
The situation is ongoing as firefighters try to contain the blaze.
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner, an outside adviser to President Donald Trump, held a private meeting recently. They discussed various topics and looked for possible areas where they might agree.
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Hakeem Jeffries is the House Minority Leader and a Democrat.
Jared Kushner is President Trump's son-in-law and continues to advise the president, though he has no official role.
Jeffries and Kushner met privately in recent weeks to talk about potential common ground.
They previously worked together during President Trump's first term on criminal justice and prison reform.
Jeffries stated Democrats want bold policy changes to address affordability issues in America.
President Trump has publicly criticized Jeffries but recently called him a "nice guy" after their meeting.
The talks come less than 75 days before the midterm elections, where Democrats hope to gain control of the House.
Jeffries could become the next Speaker of the House if Democrats win.
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Some college-bound students are celebrating their parents leaving the home by throwing special parties called "empty nester" sendoffs. These parties show appreciation for parents as kids prepare to move out for school.
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Students heading to college are organizing "empty nester" sendoff parties for their parents.
These parties celebrate parents whose children will soon leave home.
The events are a way for students to express love and thanks to their parents.
The trend flips the usual idea of parents throwing parties for kids.
The article focuses on family relationships during the transition to college life.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. military needs to get ready for more strikes against Iran. He called this action "inevitable" and stressed the need to keep pressure and military forces in the region.
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Mike Pence spoke about U.S. military plans regarding Iran on Sunday.
He believes strikes against Iran will happen again.
Pence said it is important to maintain military forces close to Iran.
He thinks keeping pressure on Iran is necessary.
Pence expressed these views as a former Vice President of the United States.
The comments suggest ongoing concerns about the situation with Iran.
He used the word "inevitable" to describe future action.
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President Donald Trump will start the Freedom 250 IndyCar race held on the streets of Washington, D.C., including a section near the White House. The race is part of celebrations for America's 250th birthday and will feature a prerace show and military aircraft flyovers.
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The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is an IndyCar race taking place on city streets in Washington, D.C.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will lead the traditional prerace kickoff in the presidential limousine.
The race route includes Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House, with cars reaching speeds of up to 200 mph.
The event is part of multiple celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of America's independence.
Other related events this year have included a UFC fight on the White House lawn and large fireworks shows.
Roger Penske, owner of the IndyCar series and a friend of President Trump, helped bring the race to Washington.
Penske's company is paying for most of the race expenses, including track construction and street improvements.
To prepare for the race, over 200 manhole covers in the city were welded down to prevent accidents during the race.
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