Millions face health care cost hikes as tax credits lapse

Enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits that lowered premiums for millions of enrollees expired as 2026 began, resulting in higher health insurance costs nationwide. The lapse affects individuals and families who rely on marketplace subsidies to afford coverage. Consumers, insurers and policymakers are monitoring the impact on premiums, enrollment and access to care across the United States.

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Trump now says he had CT scan, not MRI in October

President Donald Trump says he received a CT scan, not an MRI, during his October visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The unannounced trip drew public attention and raised questions about the type of medical tests performed and the level of health transparency for sitting presidents. Officials described the visit as part of a routine physical exam. The White House did not release full medical details from the visit. Trump’s clarification adds a new specific detail to the public record about the imaging procedure carried out at Walter Reed.

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