U.S. healthcare policy stories

Jul 7, 2026

Healthcare Emerges as Key Democratic Attack Line in 2026 Midterm Elections

Democrats are positioning healthcare issues, including rural clinic closures and potential congressional oversight, as a central campaign theme for the 2026 midterm elections, with the issue showing potential to sway traditionally Republican voters in states like Iowa while Senate races remain complicated by candidate controversies.

Jul 7, 2026·3 sources

May 9, 2026

Trump Administration Reportedly Plans to Fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary is reportedly facing ouster from the Trump administration, which would create another high-profile vacancy atop the Department of Health and Human Services under RFK Jr.

May 9, 2026·1 source

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▪A June 2026 Catawba College poll in North Carolina showed Democrat Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley 48 percent to 34 percent.
▪Under Maine election law Title 21-A, §374-A, a political party may replace a nominee who withdraws by July 13, 2026.
▪Maine resident Jenny Racicot accused progressive Senate nominee Graham Platner of sexually assaulting her in late 2021, an allegation Graham Platner denied.