Don't Let the Media Confuse You: Obamacare Is a Policy Failure

Jan. 5, 2017
Good morning from Washington, where President Obama and liberals in Congress are desperate to save Obamacare. Don't be fooled, Alyene Senger writes. Donald Trump's team, meanwhile, looks at executive orders to dismantle the health care law's worst parts. Experts tell Melissa Quinn how to do it. A House panel issues a stinging report on Planned Parenthood's role in the fetal tissue market. Kelsey Harkness spotlights key findings. Plus: Fred Lucas on reforming the U.N. and Beverly Hallberg on talking politics as Trump takes over.
Commentary Don't Let the Media Confuse You: Obamacare Is a Policy Failure Many Americans face fewer insurer options, higher insurance deductibles, and higher premiums than before Obamacare. Read More
News Trump Presses UN to Reform. Here's What Can Be Done to Curtail Its Power. "The president-elect has been clear about the U.N.," transition spokesman Sean Spicer tells The Daily Signal. "We will demand reform and change to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent as efficiently and effectively as possible." Read More
News 6 Alarming Findings in House Panel's Planned Parenthood Probe Planned Parenthood affiliates profited by transferring parts of aborted babies to outside organizations in violation of the law, a special House panel concludes after a yearlong investigation. Read More
News The Obamacare Executive Orders Trump Could Issue on Day One During a meeting with Republicans on Capitol Hill, Vice President-elect Mike Pence tells reporters that Donald Trump plans to kick off his administration by signing executive orders to dismantle Obamacare. Read More
Commentary REINS Act Will Check Executive Overreach, Restore Constitutional Balance The landmark legislation, which would force executive agencies to clear significant hurdles in issuing major new regulations, is up for consideration in the House today. Rep. Doug Collins, the chief sponsor, makes his case for passing the measure. Read More
Commentary Helpful Tips for Discussing Politics During Trump's First 100 Days It's time to figure out how you want to engage with your neighbor, co-worker, or friend who may not like the incoming leader of the free world. Beverly Hallberg has tips on how to do so. Read More
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