The cost of Obamacare coverage is due to rise by a median of 14% next year, according to a new analysis, marking further turmoil for the law's marketplaces. Why it matters: It would mark the second straight year of double-digit premium increases in the individual market. - Customers could be on the hook for thousands of more dollars in costs, worsening the health affordability crisis. The big picture: Insurers blame the hikes on rising costs of health care services and the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, per the KFF analysis of 77 health plans' preliminary rate filings in 16 states and the District of Columbia. - Some enrollees will get subsidies that would cushion the blow, but those who make more than 400% of the…
The Trump administration's official position about Venezuela's exiled opposition leader is simple: Don't help Maria Corina Machado gain entry to her home country. But Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau didn't appear to get the memo. - Landau is suspected of twice miscommunicating U.S. policy to two countries about Machado, according to seven senior administration officials. Why it matters: Landau's alleged freelancing roiled the State Department for two days and led to internal arguments, international confusion and increased tensions with Machado supporters. - "There's a widespread belief that Landau went rogue," one of the sources told Axios. "And the evidence supports that belief." - Said another: "Marco isn't happy" with…
The Justice Department is warning state election officials that they could face criminal penalties if they fail to carry out their responsibilities under federal election […] Source
The Trump administration on Tuesday reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil and petrochemical sales after Tehran reportedly attacked three vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. The […] Source
The U.S. game against Belgium in the round of 16 at the World Cup set another record as the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history, Fox said after preliminary ratings came out Tuesday
President Trump on Wednesday said he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over and that while negotiations can continue, they are a "waste of time." Why it matters: Three weeks after the U.S. and Iran signed a peace deal, both sides are launching fresh attacks and any sense of calm in the region has evaporated almost entirely. What they're saying: "To me, I think it's over," Trump said in response to a question about the ceasefire at the NATO summit in Turkey. - "I don't want to deal with them anymore. They're scum," Trump said. By the numbers: The price of oil skyrocketed after Trump's comments, rising more than 5% in morning trading. This is breaking news.