pharmaceutical sciences

Pharma firms upped lobbying 23% before TrumpRx launch

May 12, 2026

Drug companies involved in TrumpRx increased their lobbying efforts by 23% ahead of the program's launch, spending over $130 million in 2025.

Jan 4, 2026

2026 rings in with many Americans anxious about healthcare access due to major Medicaid cuts.

Thomas Massie Loses Kentucky Primary in Most Expensive US Election
Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary in bitter race, marking another victory for Trump's campaign to "cleanse" GOP of dissidents.
Grocers’ Dependence on Pharmacy Sales Proves Troublesome
In the era of Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, supermarkets are feeling the pressure on their pharmacy revenues.
Taiwan’s Future in its People’s Hands amid US, China Pressures: President Lai
President Lai asserts Taiwan's future should be decided by its citizens, not by foreign forces, amid Chinese and US pressure.
Spanberger Vetoes Affordable Medicine Act
Gov. Abigail Spanberger plans to veto the bipartisan-approved Affordable Medicine Act, disappointing advocates for lower drug costs in Virginia.
Half of Americans Use “Buy Now, Pay Later” Plans, Reveals Gallup Survey
Half of Americans have used "buy now, pay later" plans for online purchases, with 10% using them frequently, says Gallup survey.