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.