Government Policy

3 articles

An empty and dimly lit waiting room in a disability care facility, symbolizing the disruption caused by Medicaid funding suspensions.

Cosmos & Space

Medicaid fraud playbook hits disability care, risks patient access

In Minnesota, around 3,400 home disability and mental health care providers abruptly lost Medicaid funding.

Marcus Cole·June 15, 2026

A shadowy figure's hand reaching to disrupt a network of pipes symbolizing Medicare drug savings, with concerned seniors and rising cost graphs in the background.

Cosmos & Space

Trump administration plan could weaken Medicare drug price negotiation

In 2024, Medicare spent $125 billion on just 40 drugs, representing over one-third (36%) of its total drug budget, according to KFF .

Marcus Cole·June 13, 2026

A scientist in a lab looks concerned as a shadowy political figure reviews grant proposals, highlighting the threat to scientific independence.

Cosmos & Space

NIH proposal would cap scientist grant numbers

The White House Office of Management and Budget has proposed a rule requiring federal research funding decisions to undergo political review by senior appointees.

Aram Sarkisian·June 11, 2026