Medicare and Medicaid will not cover weight loss drugs, Trump administration decides
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
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Senate committee advances Oz's nomination to lead Medicare, Medicaid agency
The Senate Finance Committee voted to advance the nomination of Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Dr. Oz pledges to continue Medicare drug price talks started by Biden
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states.
Why hospitals are treating patients at home
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In overcrowded hospitals, the programs can help free up needed beds -- a persistent issue in facilities such as Mass General Brigham. Mark Strassmann reports.
Here's what to know about Social Security's new overpayment rule
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
What Americans want Trump's speech to discuss
President Trump is expected to lay out his legislative priorities during his address to Congress tonight. CBS News polling has some insights on what Americans want to see from lawmakers. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more.
What to know about Medicaid as Republicans consider cuts
Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, touches millions of Americans and has become deeply woven into the U.S. health care system.
Trump administration pauses federal grants
The Trump administration has paused all federal grants and loans and while it will not pause Social Security or Medicare benefits, there is a temporary hold on all programs related to DEI, the Green New Deal and foreign aid assistance. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
Ozempic, Wegovy on list for Medicare drug price negotiations
The hugely popular medications Ozempic and Wegovy, used for diabetes and weight loss, will be included in the next round of talks to negotiate lower Medicare drug prices.
Here's what to know about Medicare's new $2,000 prescription drug cap
Millions of Medicare enrollees are likely to see relief in 2025 when a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug-spending goes into effect.
The health stories that shaped 2024
2024 was a year of historic health headlines. From Ozempic to E. coli, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to look back at the medical stories that defined the year.
New White House rule expands GLP-1 access
A New White House proposal would make Medicare and Medicaid cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for people who are obese. The move would expand affordable access to the drugs to some 7.4 million people. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Doctor on Biden's GLP-1 drug coverage plan
The Biden administration is proposing a new rule that would make popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses whether the current or next administration can make this happen.
Behind Biden's weight loss drug proposal
President Biden's proposal to expand Medicaid and Medicare coverage for some weight loss drugs could impact thousands of Americans. CBS News' Alexander Tin breaks down what's known about the expansion.
Biden's weight loss drug coverage plan
President Biden's proposal for Medicaid and Medicare coverage for weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy could draw opposition from the drug industry and President-elect Donald Trump's administration. Julie Rovner, the chief Washington correspondent for Kaiser Health News, joins CBS News with more.
Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Trump fills out picks to lead health agencies
President-elect Donald Trump is rounding out his Cabinet with several choices to lead the nation's top health agencies. Dr. Richard Besser, former acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, joins CBS News to examine Trump's picks.
Doctor answers latest medical questions
Cases of several dangerous bacterial infections and viruses have been growing around the U.S. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder answers questions about these health concerns. She also discusses President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Trump names RFK Jr. as his pick to run HHS
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. If confirmed, Kennedy would be in charge of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Food and Drug Administration. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Seniors will pay more for Medicare in 2025. Here's what to know.
Medicare's Part B monthly premium is outpacing both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Trump's White House return poised to tangle health care safety net
Former President Donald Trump's election victory and looming return to the White House will likely bring changes that scale back the nation's public health insurance programs.
Election outcome could bring big changes to Medicare
How the U.S. election plays out could have a major impact on the millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare. Here's what to know.
How Harris and Trump's stances on Medicare compare
The future of Medicare continues to come up in the closing arguments from both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day 2024.
Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt
Judge James Boasberg said the Trump administration "demonstrated a willful disregard" for his court order blocking the government from transferring Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
Sen. Van Hollen denied meeting in El Salvador with Kilmar Abrego Garcia after mistaken deportation
During the first day of his trip to El Salvador, Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen was denied a meeting or phone call with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported.
Fed's Powell says tariffs could lead to inflation, economic slowdown
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a speech today that President Trump's tariffs are likely to boost U.S. inflation.
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Memo shows U.S. can send migrants with no criminal record to Guantanamo
A government memo obtained by CBS News shows the Trump administration created broad rules outlining which migrants can be held at Guantanamo Bay.
DOJ files lawsuit against Maine claiming state violated Title IX
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that the Justice Department is filing a civil lawsuit against Maine's Department of Education, claiming it violated Title IX.
Hunter Biden whistleblower named acting IRS commissioner
Gary Shapley took an unusual path to the top IRS job.
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Breitbart correspondent being considered for chief Navy spokesperson role
Kristina Wong, a correspondent for far-right leaning Breitbart News, is being considered to be chief spokesperson for Navy Secretary John Phelan, sources say.
Spotify outage affects thousands of users. Company denies hack.
Thousands of Spotify users reported problems using the streaming music app on Wednesday.
California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
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Some states want to ban food stamp recipients from buying soda and candy
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
Is Zoom down? Users report problems with video conferencing software
Tens of thousands of Zoom users said they were unable to host or participate in meetings Wednesday.
Stocks tumble after Fed Chair Powell warns of tariff inflation
Wall Street tumbled after Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned about the impact of tariffs and Nvidia issued sobering guidance.
Fed's Powell says tariffs could lead to inflation, economic slowdown
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a speech today that President Trump's tariffs are likely to boost U.S. inflation.
Trump plans to lessen Endangered Species Act protections
President Trump plans to overhaul the Endangered Species Act, a White House official confirmed.
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Some states want to ban food stamp recipients from buying soda and candy
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
Is Zoom down? Users report problems with video conferencing software
Tens of thousands of Zoom users said they were unable to host or participate in meetings Wednesday.
Stocks tumble after Fed Chair Powell warns of tariff inflation
Wall Street tumbled after Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned about the impact of tariffs and Nvidia issued sobering guidance.
Fed's Powell says tariffs could lead to inflation, economic slowdown
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a speech today that President Trump's tariffs are likely to boost U.S. inflation.
Spotify outage affects thousands of users. Company denies hack.
Thousands of Spotify users reported problems using the streaming music app on Wednesday.
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Sen. Van Hollen denied meeting in El Salvador with Kilmar Abrego Garcia after mistaken deportation
During the first day of his trip to El Salvador, Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen was denied a meeting or phone call with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported.
Fed's Powell says tariffs could lead to inflation, economic slowdown
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a speech today that President Trump's tariffs are likely to boost U.S. inflation.
Trump plans to lessen Endangered Species Act protections
President Trump plans to overhaul the Endangered Species Act, a White House official confirmed.
Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt
Judge James Boasberg said the Trump administration "demonstrated a willful disregard" for his court order blocking the government from transferring Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.
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Memo shows U.S. can send migrants with no criminal record to Guantanamo
A government memo obtained by CBS News shows the Trump administration created broad rules outlining which migrants can be held at Guantanamo Bay.
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Some states want to ban food stamp recipients from buying soda and candy
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
Large number of measles cases being missed, CDC says
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC weighing end to universal COVID shot recommendations
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Analysis: 1 in 5 organ donations being tossed
More than 100,000 Americans need an organ transplant to stay alive, and each day, 17 die waiting. But a CBS News analysis finds one out of five donated organs is being tossed out. Tom Hanson has the story behind that troubling statistic in tonight's "Eye on America."
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Tennis player apologizes after deodorant comment about opponent
British tennis player Harriet Dart has apologized to France's Lois Boisson after asking the chair umpire to tell her opponent to put on deodorant.
Sen. Van Hollen denied meeting in El Salvador with Kilmar Abrego Garcia after mistaken deportation
During the first day of his trip to El Salvador, Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen was denied a meeting or phone call with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported.
Ex-MLS player dies after falling from building in China
Aaron Boupendza, a striker who previously played for FC Cincinnati, died after falling from a building in China, the Gabonese soccer federation said.
Sweden's "The Great Moose Migration" delights millions of viewers
Sweden's slow TV hit "The Great Moose Migration" shows the animals crossing a Nordic river every year.
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Memo shows U.S. can send migrants with no criminal record to Guantanamo
A government memo obtained by CBS News shows the Trump administration created broad rules outlining which migrants can be held at Guantanamo Bay.
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Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler on "Sinners" being boldest collaboration yet
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan discussed their genre-blending new film, "Sinners," which follows twin brothers in the 1930s Deep South.
Tom Green on new album
Comedian Tom Green joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his country music debut "Home to the Country," a new standup special, and a Prime Video documentary that looks back on his wild career.
Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
In their fifth collaboration, Ryan Coogler directs Michael B. Jordan in one of his most ambitious roles yet—playing both leads in a haunting new film set in the Jim Crow-era South.
Game show host Wink Martindale dies at 91
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Bodycam footage from Hackman home released
Police have released bodycam video of actor Gene Hackman's home from the day he and his wife were found dead. According to the investigation report, Hackman's wife had been searching the internet for information on flu symptoms and breathing techniques. Officials say she died from a hantavirus, a rare disease spread by rodents.
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Is Zoom down? Users report problems with video conferencing software
Tens of thousands of Zoom users said they were unable to host or participate in meetings Wednesday.
Spotify outage affects thousands of users. Company denies hack.
Thousands of Spotify users reported problems using the streaming music app on Wednesday.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Documentary explores dangers of social media
A new Bloomberg documentary, "Can't Look Away," investigates the dark side of social media for teens and the growing fight to hold tech companies accountable. Bloomberg investigative reporter Olivia Carville, who is an executive producer of the film, talks about her reporting in the documentary.
What to know about AI job scams
CBS News Confirmed investigates how some job seekers are using ChatGPT and AI avatars to fake their way through interviews, while companies still post job listings that don't exist.
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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
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New details about Shapiro arson suspect
The suspect accused of setting Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence on fire appears to have been motivated by the war in Gaza, according to new documents released by officials Wednesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Police: U.S. pastor in South Africa rescued
American pastor Josh Sullivan was rescued Tuesday after he was abducted at gunpoint at his church in South Africa, authorities said. Sullivan was rescued after a shootout between South African police and his captors. Three suspects were killed, police said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Husband and wife arrested 24 years after man found dead in his truck
Police did not say what led them to arrest the couple, but both have been charged with murder and are in custody.
4 hospitalized in Dallas school shooting
At least four students were hospitalized Tuesday after a shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, Texas, authorities said. The suspect is a student who later turned himself in, sources told CBS News. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has the details.
Kenya accuses 4 men of trying to smuggle out thousands of live ants
Kenyan authorities say alleged ant smugglers represent "a shift in trafficking trends — from iconic large mammals to lesser-known yet ecologically critical species."
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Gayle King on how space flight changed her
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen reflect on life-changing Blue Origin spaceflight
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen talk to "CBS Mornings" about how the Blue Origin spaceflight changed them for the better.
Gayle King says she can "take on anything" after space journey
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who before her spaceflight admitted that she's a nervous flyer, said she has a new confidence following her journey and revealed if she would do it again.
Dying star's "previously unseen layers" visible in new NASA image
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has given astronomers a detailed, never-before-seen look at a dying star.
Gayle King on spaceflight after launch
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and an all-women crew blasted off from West Texas on a Blue Origin rocket for a roughly 10-minute journey to the edge of space on Monday. King later spoke about what surprised her during the flight. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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Protester tased at Rep. Greene's town hall
A string of lawmakers are facing angry constituents and protestors at local town halls around the United States. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia hosted a fiery town hall where police arrested three protesters and tased one inside the venue. CBS News reporter Jared Eggleston reports.
Stock market down amid fresh tariff fears
Wall Street saw a sea of red on Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said tariffs came in larger than expected, which will lead to "at least a temporary rise" in inflation. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the biggest takeaways.
Pastor rescued in South Africa: What we know
South African authorities say an American pastor who was abducted at gunpoint last week has been rescued after a shootout that killed three of his suspected captors. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
Legal analysis of Trump contempt finding
A federal judge has found cause to hold the Trump administration accountable for defying a court order to turn around two deportation flights that were en route to El Salvador. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Thomas Dupree Jr. joins CBS News to break down that development and the latest news in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
New details about Shapiro arson suspect
The suspect accused of setting Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence on fire appears to have been motivated by the war in Gaza, according to new documents released by officials Wednesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.