D.C. Diagnosis: Trump drug pricing order, Medicaid cuts unveiled

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What a week

This is a hectic week, and it got off to an early start with President Trump on Sunday evening breaking the embargo on his announcement of plans to lower drug prices. Hours later, the details of Medicaid cuts were published.