HEALTHDIFFERENT FOCUS10/13/26

Medicare for All Support Surges

New polls show Medicare for All support nearly doubling opposition, hitting record highs.

Photo: Axios

DIFFERENT FOCUS

Axios emphasized Grassroots Affordability Demand; Washington Examiner Healthcare emphasized Hidden Costs Warning.

LEFT FOCUS

▸Two-thirds of respondents, including half of Republicans, want more federal spending to lower health care costs. — Axios
▸Public openness is driven more by desperation over affordability than confidence in government. — Axios
▸Trust in Trump, RFK Jr., and congressional leaders for health information all hit survey lows. — Axios

RIGHT FOCUS

▸Support collapses to 24% when voters are told Medicare for All could mean treatment delays. — Washington Examiner Healthcare
▸Support drops to 35% when respondents learn the plan could raise their taxes. — Washington Examiner Healthcare
▸The Washington Examiner opinion piece argues government-run systems cause long waits, citing NHS and Canadian data. — Washington Examiner Healthcare

Pope Leo's Post-Surgery Return

Pope Leo XIV appeared in St. Peter's Square Sunday, pledging to gradually resume duties after lung cancer surgery.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Oct 11: Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday, October 11 that he will undergo surgery to remove an early-stage lung nodule.

Thursday: Pope diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after surgery

Monday: Pope appears in square with strong voice post-surgery

Left: PBS notes his voice sounded strong post-surgery.

Right: Fox highlights crowd cheers and his heartfelt thanks.

Pope Leo XIV had part of his right lung removed; Vatican confirmed lung adenocarcinoma.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Oct 11: Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday, October 11 that he will undergo surgery to remove an early-stage lung nodule.

Thursday: Pope diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after surgery

Saturday: Post-op tests normal; Pope celebrating Mass four days after surgery

Left: Normal post-op tests; discharge set for Saturday.

Right: Pope celebrates Mass at hospital days after surgery.

The Vatican confirmed Pope Leo XIV has lung adenocarcinoma after surgeons removed his right lung's lower lobe.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Oct 11: Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday, October 11 that he will undergo surgery to remove an early-stage lung nodule.

Thursday: Pope diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after surgery

Left: Doctors say pope is eating and recovering well.

Right: Video-assisted surgery removed lower right lung lobe.

Trump signed an executive order creating a Women's Health Division at the NIH alongside Melania.

Left: focuses on cringe ceremony moment.

Right: touts it as a women's health win.