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Why the media lets Republicans keep medical woes a mystery

Salon

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July 2, 2026

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Why the media lets Republicans keep medical woes a mystery

The lengthy absences of Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep. Tom Kean Jr. raise a congressional double standard

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USA TODAY

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· Jul 10, 2026

The internet is diving into new Netflix doc trend. The streamer reacts

People online have been sharing their hypothetical doc ideas with a comedic twist in this latest trend. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/07/10/netflix-reacts-viral-documentary-trend-taking-over-social-media/90874354007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

The College Fix

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· Jun 27, 2026

Indiana U. fills 7 of 8 internal medicine slots with foreigners

Republican rep questions why American medical school slots are going to foreigners.

Kaiser Health

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· Jun 27, 2026

Reporters Talk Through FDA Sunscreen Move and Closure of Rural Dialysis Clinics

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national media last week to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

Irish Star

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· Jul 6, 2026

Public fear 'something's wrong' with Trump after latest concerning picture

An alarming picture of President Trump has sparked further discussions about his health on social media, as users say he should be in the hospital

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 2, 2026

Donald Trump shares bizarre AI doctor video offering 'treatment' for critics

Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, Rosie O'Donnell and Whoopi Goldberg are just some of the 'patients' sharing how Trump's medical advice helped them in the bizarre clip

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

Mehmet Oz, Donald Trump’s most effective TV star

The telegenic doctor enacting the president’s agenda with professionalism and zeal

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Related coverage for "Why the media lets Republicans keep medical woes a mystery": USA TODAY — The internet is diving into new Netflix doc trend. The streamer reacts. The College Fix — Indiana U. fills 7 of 8 internal medicine slots with foreigners. Kaiser Health — Reporters Talk Through FDA Sunscreen Move and Closure of Rural Dialysis Clinics. Irish Star — Public fear 'something's wrong' with Trump after latest concerning picture. Daily Mirror — Donald Trump shares bizarre AI doctor video offering 'treatment' for critics. Hindustan Times — Mehmet Oz, Donald Trump’s most effective TV star