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TrumpRx adds over 600 generic drugs; Mark Cuban joins White House rollout

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 11:00 pm

President Trump on Monday announced the addition of more than 600 generic drugs to his drug coupon platform TrumpRx, with billionaire investor Mark Cuban joining President Trump to endorse the website. "I'm thrilled to announce that we're increasing the number of drugs available on TrumpRx by nearly seven times, adding over 600 affordable generics to...

US sanctions senior Cuban officials as tensions escalate

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 10:33 pm

The U.S. is sanctioning 11 people it claims are “Cuban regime-aligned actors,” including top officials, as tensions heat up between the two countries. In a fact sheet released Monday, the State Department said it was “sanctioning 11 Cuban regime-aligned actors and three entities in furtherance of the Trump Administration’s comprehensive campaign to address the pressing...

Trump proposes partial PFAS rollback

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 10:33 pm

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story EPA issues draft PFAS rule The Trump administration on Monday moved to partially roll back drinking water protections from toxic “forever chemicals.” © Joshua A. Bickel, Associated Press file The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to allow some delays for water systems to regulate...

Trump-backed prayer rally roils debate on church and state

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 10:30 pm

A massive religious gathering on the National Mall backed by the White House is sparking backlash from critics who say it blurs the lines between church and state. The unprecedented appearance of government officials featured virtual remarks from members of the administration including Vice President Vance, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Defense Secretary...

Supreme Court deals blow to Big Pharma

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Published on: May 18, 2026, 10:25 pm

Presented by Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare {beacon} View Online Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Supreme Court deals blow to pharma challenge of Medicare price negotiation The Supreme Court declined to take up petitions from several of the country’s largest pharmaceutical companies challenging the Medicare drug price negotiation program. © Jacquelyn Martin, Associated...

Hegseth joins Trump's fight against Massie in major decorum break

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 10:19 pm

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Hegseth joins Trump's fight against Massie in major decorum break In an unprecedented appearance by a Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth on Monday stumped for former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in his bid to unseat Rep. Thomas...

 Americans grow anxious over economy

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Published on: May 18, 2026, 10:01 pm

Presented by Anthropic {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY The Big Story Economic fears rise with Trump backlash over Iran Nearly half of Americans have anxiety about their finances at the same time as they have frustrations with the economy under President Trump, according to a new poll. © AP...

Jury says Elon Musk was too late in case against Sam Altman

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 9:53 pm

{beacon} Technology   The Big Story  Jury says Elon Musk was too late in case against Sam Altman A California federal jury unanimously rejected Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI and its co-founder Sam Altman, ending the latest chapter in a nearly decade-long feud. © Markus Schreiber and Czarek Sokolowski, Associated Press The advisory verdict took less than two...

3 killed in shooting at San Diego mosque, 2 suspects found dead

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 9:23 pm

Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the county's largest mosque. Two suspects in the shooting are dead, police confirmed.

HHS withdraws amended vaccine advisory panel charter

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 9:14 pm

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Monday withdrew its amended charter for a highly influential vaccine advisory committee that would have loosened eligibility requirements, citing administrative errors. In a notice set to be officially published in the Federal Register, HHS formally withdrew its proposed amendment to the charter for the Advisory Committee...

Javier Bardem blasts Trump, Netanyahu, Putin at Cannes over 'f--ing male toxic behavior'

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 9:06 pm

Award-winning actor Javier Bardem on Sunday blasted President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin over what he described as "f---ing male toxic behavior." Bardem was in Cannes, France, for the debut of the psychological drama "The Beloved" when he told reporters about the movie's focus on the impact of toxic...

Fetterman says he's 'pretty much locked and loaded' in support of Iran war

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Published on: May 18, 2026, 8:59 pm

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said in a recent interview that he is “pretty much locked and loaded” in his support of the U.S. war against Iran. “Something like this is much more important than just voting what your base might demand. Because I think things are much bigger and more important than that. And Iran...

Coons throws support behind Stevens in Michigan Senate Democratic primary

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 8:51 pm

Democratic Sen. Chris Coons (Del.) endorsed Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens’s (D) Senate campaign on Monday, less than three months before the Democratic primary. In a video that Stevens’s campaign shared online, Coons said that it was his “honor” to endorse the four-term congresswoman. “I know Haley, I’ve spent time with her, traveled with her, campaigned...

Trump administration extends Russian oil sanctions waiver for 'most vulnerable nations'

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 8:51 pm

The Trump Administration is extending a waiver that allows some Russian oil to be purchased despite sanctions on Moscow, as the war in Iran leads to higher gas, oil and energy prices. The policy is intended to help nations that are the most vulnerable to high prices, the administration said. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said...

Judge bars Georgia judicial panel's disclosure of Supreme Court candidates' misconduct allegations

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 8:41 pm

A federal judge in Georgia barred a state judicial committee from publicly commenting on judicial conduct rule violations the panel says two Democratic-backed state Supreme Court candidates committed ahead of Tuesday's election. U.S. District Judge Leslie Gardner, issuing a temporary restraining order, ruled on Monday that the special committee convened by the Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) of...