HEALTH09/19/26

MFN Drug Pricing Extends to Medicaid

Trump announced most-favored-nation drug prices will extend to all state Medicaid programs.

Photo: Breitbart News

DIFFERENT FOCUS

NPR Health emphasized Uncertain, Incomplete Implementation; Breitbart News and Washington Examiner Healthcare emphasized Historic Policy Win.

LEFT FOCUS

▸It remains unclear which specific drugs will be affected by the pricing changes. — NPR Health
▸Each state must individually opt in to receive the negotiated drug prices. — NPR Health

RIGHT FOCUS

▸Trump has reached MFN deals with 26 pharmaceutical companies since late September 2025. — Breitbart News
▸Trump called the action "historic" and said it will save states "billions and billions" annually. — Washington Examiner Healthcare
▸Rebates will ensure the final Medicaid price does not exceed the MFN price on expensive brand-name drugs. — Breitbart News

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.

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.

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.