Extreme Instability and a National Security Issue | Explainer
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Is Elon Musk buying the midterms? Do “the markets” actually hate democracy? And what the hell was Vivek Ramaswamy thinking with that ad? We’re in the midterm home-stretch. Let’s unpack the week’s biggest questions on today’s Coffee Klatch. Sign up to get notified for our Midterms Live coverage on November 4th at 5 pm PT.
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Health care costs are climbing, putting new pressure on millions of Americans and raising questions about the coverage they can afford. The challenges extend to Medicare Advantage. In some parts of the country, insurers are pulling out of markets or eliminating plans that many rely on.
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