White House set to "engage and enrage" with new opioid public service push - Axios

White House set to "engage and enrage" with new opioid public service push - Axios: The White House, in conjunction with the Ad Council, next week will debut public service messages on opioid dangers that were described to us as having a "shock the conscience" rawness.

Trump’s drug price comments appear to catch industry off guard - POLITICO

Trump’s drug price comments appear to catch industry off guard - POLITICO: President Donald Trump on Wednesday said some of the nation’s biggest drug makers will voluntarily announce “massive” drug price cuts in mid-June, though he wouldn't elaborate and some industry sources said they were unaware of any announcement.

Why California's Kevin McCarthy is having a hard time locking down the speaker's job — again

Why California's Kevin McCarthy is having a hard time locking down the speaker's job — again: More than a month after House Speaker Paul D. Ryan anointed his second lieutenant as his heir apparent, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is still struggling to lock down the support he needs to secure the job.

China Slams Trump's ‘Flip-Flop’ on Tariffs as Trade Spat Worsens - Bloomberg

China Slams Trump's ‘Flip-Flop’ on Tariffs as Trade Spat Worsens - Bloomberg: China hit back at U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to push ahead with tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese imports despite a recent truce in the trade fight, saying it damages America’s standing.

California Democrats agonize over House primaries - POLITICO

California Democrats agonize over House primaries - POLITICO: "California Democrats agonize over House primaries" IRVINE, Calif. — Omar Siddiqui, a long-shot Democrat running for Congress in Southern California, was guaranteed two questions at a crowded candidate forum last week. But instead of probing his positions or qualifications, the moderators questioned his very presence in the race: “Shouldn’t you consider dropping out?”

Highest-ranking Latina braces for backlash over Pelosi snub - POLITICO

Highest-ranking Latina braces for backlash over Pelosi snub - POLITICO: "Highest-ranking Latina braces for backlash over Pelosi snub" Forget Nancy Pelosi. The most endangered member of House Democratic leadership is its newest entrant and the highest-ranking Latina in Congress, Rep. Linda Sánchez.

Meidcaid expansions move forward - Axios

Vitals - May 30, 2018 - Axios: "Medicaid expansions move forward"  Virginia's state legislature appeared to make some progress yesterday toward adopting the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion, which would cover some 400,000 people in the stare, per the AP.

Record number of women (42) running for Senate - Axios

Axios AM - May 30, 2018 - Axios: " Record number of women (42) running for Senate" There's been lots of coverage of the surge of women running in House races, but it's also true of the Senate. A record 42 women from major parties are running for 19 seats in the Senate, according to AP.

The Split-Screen Existence of Jeff Sessions and Rod Rosenstein - WSJ

The Split-Screen Existence of Jeff Sessions and Rod Rosenstein - WSJ: As his deputy headed to the White House last week to handle a high-profile confrontation over an FBI informant, Attorney General Jeff Sessions was en route to a law-enforcement summit in Bulgaria, followed by meetings with the prime minister to talk about terrorism and border security.

Health chief channels Trump's combative approach on drug prices - POLITICO

Health chief channels Trump's combative approach on drug prices - POLITICO: President Donald Trump’s top health official is testing a new tactic in his bid to lower drug costs: Sound more like the boss. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar has slammed drugmakers for their “runaway price increases,” accused insurers of keeping customers in the dark and warned that drug industry middlemen are gaming the system, in what those close to Azar refer to as his “bully pulpit” strategy.

Democrats that support single payer are winning House primaries - Axios

Democrats that support single payer are winning House primaries - Axios: Candidates who support a single-payer health care system — or at least some expansion of government health coverage — are winning important Democratic primaries. And there are plenty more still competing in California and New York districts that are key to Democrats' push to win the House.

"Right to try" bill passes with Trump support, but will it help terminally ill patients? - CBS News

"Right to try" bill passes with Trump support, but will it help terminally ill patients? - CBS News: After a year in which President Donald Trump devoted much of his health policy attention to efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, Mr. Trump used part of his State of the Union address in January to press Congress to focus attention in 2018 on a new health priority – the passage of "right to try" legislation. Now, four months later, legislation is on its way to the president's desk.

Concerned by Trump, Some Republicans Quietly Align With Democrats - The New York Times

Concerned by Trump, Some Republicans Quietly Align With Democrats - The New York Times: WASHINGTON — Since Donald J. Trump began dominating American politics more than two years ago, Democrats concerned about his policies and behavior have taken solace in a group of influential Republicans who have consistently assailed the president as anathema to the values of their party, and the country more broadly.

The WTO is in over its head in Trump's trade war - Axios

The WTO is in over its head in Trump's trade war - Axios: Worried that President Trump is embarking on a global trade war, U.S. allies and adversaries alike are turning to the World Trade Organization to mediate — and getting nowhere. 

POLL: Californians aren’t on fire for HARRIS, GARCETTI in 2020 -- WHITMAN backs VILLARAIGOSA for governor -- FEINSTEIN still trouncing DE LEON - POLITICO

POLL: Californians aren’t on fire for HARRIS, GARCETTI in 2020 -- WHITMAN backs VILLARAIGOSA for governor -- FEINSTEIN still trouncing DE LEON - POLITICO: "POLL: Californians aren’t on fire for HARRIS, GARCETTI in 2020 -- WHITMAN backs VILLARAIGOSA for governor -- FEINSTEIN still trouncing DE LEON  THE BUZZ: Less than two weeks before the primary election, Dianne Feinstein appears unscathed by her insurgent challenger, Kevin de León, according to a new poll.

Texas women roar onto November ballot - POLITICO

Texas women roar onto November ballot - POLITICO: AUSTIN, Texas — A groundswell of female candidates in Texas has resulted in a record number of women on the ballot in November — and a guarantee that the state will have at least two new female members of Congress next year.

Trump in talks to cancel some budget cutbacks - POLITICO

Trump in talks to cancel some budget cutbacks - POLITICO: The Trump administration is eyeing tweaks to its massive spending cuts proposal as it looks to court votes from skeptical Republicans on Capitol Hill, according to multiple GOP aides close to the legislation.

Senate Sends Major Overhaul of Veterans Health Care to Trump - The New York Times

Senate Sends Major Overhaul of Veterans Health Care to Trump - The New York Times: WASHINGTON — The Senate gave final passage on Wednesday to a multibillion-dollar revamp of the veterans health care system, consolidating seven Veterans Affairs Department health programs into one and making it far easier for veterans to take their benefits to private doctors for care.

Dodd-Frank rollback heads to Trump's desk

Dodd-Frank rollback heads to Trump's desk: "The House passed a massive rollback of financial regulations on Tuesday as members voted 258-159 to push to the Oval Office, CNBC reports."

Top takeaways from Tuesday's historic primary night

Top takeaways from Tuesday's historic primary night: "Another primary, another big night for female Democratic candidates.

In Georgia, Stacey Abrams trounced her opponent and will campaign this fall to become the first female African-American governor in history. In Kentucky, fighter pilot Amy McGrath proved her naysayers wrong when she upset Jim Gray, the former mayor of Lexington recruited by national Democrats."

House passes Trump-backed drug bill, letting sick patients bypass FDA

House passes Trump-backed drug bill, letting sick patients bypass FDA: The House on Tuesday approved a right-to-try drug bill that would allow terminally ill patients nationwide to directly request experimental treatments from drugmakers, a libertarian-inspired effort that captured the personal interest of President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.

Trump praises Nunes as 'a very courageous man'

Trump praises Nunes as 'a very courageous man' - Politico: President Donald Trump on Monday praised Rep. Devin Nunes — who is aggressively pushing the Justice Department for sensitive documents related to the Russia probe — as a "very courageous man."

Trump wounds but can't kill Obama's Wall Street rules

Tump wounds but can't kill Obama's Wall Street rules - Politico: President Donald Trump has made it his mission to undo as much of Barack Obama’s legacy as he can. But when it comes to dismantling his predecessor’s biggest legislative achievements, he’s 0-2 so far.

Don Blankenship Announces Third Party Bid for West Virginia Senate Seat - NYT

Don Blankenship Announces Third Party Bid for West Virginia Senate Seat - NYT: WASHINGTON — Don Blankenship, the ex-convict coal baron who lost his bid for the Republican Senate nomination in West Virginia earlier this month, said on Monday that he would run as a third-party candidate — potentially offering a huge break to Senate Democrats.

California rebukes Trump with health care push for immigrants - Politico

California rebukes Trump with health care push for immigrants - Politico: "California is poised to become the first state in the nation to offer full health coverage to undocumented adults even as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown by separating families at the border."

DCCC Takes Sides to Avoid Shutout in Crowded California Primary

DCCC Takes Sides to Avoid Shutout in Crowded California Primary-rollcall: The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is taking sides in a crowded California primary in the 48th District, backing businessman Harley Rouda, in an attempt to avoid a nightmare scenario of being shut out of the November ballot.

Republicans Warming to $15 Billion Cuts Package

Republicans Warming to $15 Billion Cuts Package-rollcall: Republicans appear ready to advance the White House’s $15.4 billion rescissions request through both chambers of Congress, after the administration dropped the idea — for now — of canceling funds provided in the fiscal 2018 omnibus spending bill enacted in March.

Pelosi Confident on Possible Speakership, Won’t Speculate on Minority Scenario

Pelosi Confident on Possible Speakership, Won’t Speculate on Minority Scenario-rollcall: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi expressed confidence Tuesday in her ability to be elected speaker if Democrats retake the majority in November but wouldn’t say whether she’d stick around and run for minority leader if they fall short of that goal.