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Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiative

  • By ALI SWENSON - Associated Press
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President Donald Trump has announced a deal with Regeneron to lower the cost of its pharmaceutical products. The agreement, announced Thursday, includes lowering the prices of current and future drugs on Medicaid and selling a cholesterol drug for $225 on the White House’s discounted drug website, TrumpRx. The deal first reported by NOTUS is part of the Trump administration's efforts to provide economic relief to Americans ahead of the midterm elections. It's one of many deals the White House has struck that aim to align U.S. pharmaceutical prices with other developed nations. Details of these agreements remain undisclosed, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says nonproprietary information will be shared with Congress.

Coal's fortunes shift as Trump uses orders and taxpayer money to keep plants operating
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Coal's fortunes shift as Trump uses orders and taxpayer money to keep plants operating

  • By MATTHEW BROWN and MICHAEL PHILLIS - Associated Press
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The Trump administration is using emergency powers and subsidies to keep U.S. coal plants running. Market analysts believe no coal plant closures are likely during President Donald Trump's term. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has acknowledged the goal is to avoid any shutdowns. The administration says coal helps electric reliability during extreme demand. Critics say keeping plants open will cost ratepayers and taxpayers and lock in more pollution. The emergency orders are being challenged by states and consumer groups. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has also rolled back clean energy incentives, environmental regulations and slowed new wind and solar permits.