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Democrats and Republicans Share Dueling Health Care Messages in Final Midterms Push

30 October 2026 at 18:09
After concentrating on the high price of gas and groceries, Democrats are using health costs to make their case about an “affordability crisis.”

© Jenn Ackerman for The New York Times

“People are really, really hanging on by a thread here,” said Rebecca Cooke, a Democratic congressional candidate in Wisconsin who has made health care costs a central issue of her campaign.

Trump-Appointed CDC Deputy Director Jennifer Shuford Resigns After 4 Months

27 October 2026 at 18:07
Dr. Jennifer Shuford, a respected former Texas health official, had been appointed by President Trump to help steady the agency.

© Melissa Golden for The New York Times

News of Dr. Jennifer Shuford’s exit comes as the C.D.C. faces criticism over its response to measles outbreaks around the country.
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