HEALTH09/24/26

760,000 ACA Enrollees Removed

Trump Administration Removed 760,000 ACA Enrollees Over Fraud Concerns, Citing $2.2 Billion in Savings

Photo: Washington Examiner Healthcare

DIFFERENT FOCUS

NPR Health emphasized Harm to Legitimate Enrollees; Washington Examiner Healthcare emphasized Fraud Crackdown Success.

LEFT FOCUS

▸The removals raise significant unanswered questions about due process for affected enrollees. — NPR Health

RIGHT FOCUS

▸The removals are framed as part of a broader Trump push against waste, fraud, and abuse in entitlement programs. — Washington Examiner Healthcare
▸Vance's anti-fraud task force is credited with identifying and acting on the unauthorized enrollments. — Washington Examiner Healthcare

Pope Leo XIV Lung Cancer Surgery

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.

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 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.

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.