Biden: 1 million Americans sign up for healthcare in special enrollment period
Biden aims to give more Americans a chance to take advantage of benefits provided under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
Tue May 11 2021
Biden, introducing health teams, vows 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations in first 100 days
Biden laid out his plan to fight the coronavirus pandemic during his first 100 days in office, to vaccinate 100 million Americans.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Trump celebrates at White House as Supreme Court nominee confirmed
It came little more than an hour after the Republican-controlled Senate confirmed Barrett to the lifetime appointment on a 52-48 vote.
Tue Oct 27 2020
Free to Die, Pay to Live
Despite being one of the most fundamental human rights, healthcare remains difficult and out of reach even for those living in the most modern nations.
Mon Feb 05 2018
Asia FX bulls add to bets; long ringgit positions at 19-month high
The task of passing the Senate tax bill may have just gotten harder with lawmakers inserting a repeal of the Obamacare personal mandate provisions.
Thu Nov 16 2017
Trump declares Obamacare 'dead,' urges Democratic help for short-term fix
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday declared Obamacare "dead" and "gone," but urged Republicans and Democrats in Congress to craft a short-term fix of healthcare markets.
Tue Oct 17 2017
Republican push to gut Obamacare ends in defeat for Trump
The setback leaves him without a major legislative win after more than six months in power, despite Republicans controlling the White House, Senate and House.
Fri Jul 28 2017
Factbox: What might be in U.S. Senate's mystery healthcare bill
The Affordable Care Act, dubbed Obamacare, extended insurance to 20 million Americans and was Democratic former President Barack Obama's signature domestic achievement.
Tue Jul 25 2017
U.S. Senate advances on healthcare, with dramatic return by McCain
The Senate deadlocked 50-50 on moving forward with the healthcare debate, forcing Vice President Mike Pence to cast the tie-breaking vote.
Tue Jul 25 2017
Trump pleads with US Republicans to roll back Obamacare
The Senate will vote on Tuesday on whether to open debate on an overhaul of the law, with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promising an open amendment process and a "robust" debate.
Tue Jul 25 2017
Trump scolds U.S. Republicans on healthcare; CBO sees 32 million uninsured
President Donald Trump took Senate Republicans to task on Wednesday for failing to reach a deal on overhauling Obamacare, as a new report showed 32 million Americans would lose health insurance.
Thu Jul 20 2017
Trump's promises to 'very, very quickly' repeal Obamacare run into reality
It has been 179 days since Trump became president and his promise to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act is nowhere close to being fulfilled.
Wed Jul 19 2017
Trump to Senate Republicans: kill Obamacare now, replace later
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Republican U.S. senators on Friday to repeal Obamacare immediately if they cannot agree on a new health care plan to take its place.
Fri Jun 30 2017
US House passes bill to repeal Obamacare
The US Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday pushed through a health bill aimed to repeal and replace major parts of Obamacare.
Fri May 05 2017
Trump gains traction on healthcare bill, vote set for Thursday
President Donald Trump's effort to roll back Obamacare gained momentum on Wednesday as Republican leaders scheduled a vote in the House of Representatives on Thursday.
Thu May 04 2017
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025