Why it matters: The sweeping law locks in Trump-era tax cuts and rolls out a fresh set of deductions, including tax breaks for tips, overtime pay, car loan interest and seniors.
Health plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces are requesting their biggest premium hikes since 2018,in some cases over 30%, according to a new analysis from KFF.
The big picture: The growing cost of care combined with the anticipated expiration of enhanced ACA premium subsidies and tariffs are driving the increase, according to insurers' preliminary filings with state regulators for 2026.
An Food and Drug Administration expert panel on Thursday endorsed removing the "black box" warning on hormone treatments for menopause that critics say have discouraged women for decades from using the pills and creams.
Why it matters: The meeting highlighted an area of particular interest for FDA commissioner Marty Makary, who cited warnings about hormone therapy in his book "Blind Spots" as an example of medical groupthink that caused unnecessary harm.
