Only 17 drug makers agreed
Only 17 drug makers agreed to offer their drugs on the Trump Rx website at a discount.
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U.S. Military Completes Strikes on Iran
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In a terse but consequential update, Jael Snyder reports that the U.S. military has completed its latest wave of strikes against Iran [1] — Jael Snyder "The U.S. military announced it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran, hitting dozens of military targets near the Strait of Hormuz a…" 01:10 . Dozens of military targets were hit near the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz — the chokepoint through which a significant share of the world's oil flows — and along the Iranian coastline. No further details are given on casualties or the specific nature of the targets, but the announcement confirms an ongoing and escalating military posture toward Iran.
Trump Rx: 92 Drugs Listed, But Limited Reach
Trump Rx lists 92 brand-name drugs at a discount, but that's a fraction of the 800+ drugs participating companies actually sell. Harvard's Dr. Ben Rome says most companies are participating in only a limited way — and people with insurance are better off using their co-pay.
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