Lame Duck Watch: Congressional Leaders Snub Trump on Drug Prices

As early as Monday, according to Politico, President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive order that will look like smart politics on its face, but it’s really a sign of the president’s political weakness. 

Trump “plans to revive an effort to dramatically slash drug costs by tying the amount the government pays for some medicines to lower prices abroad, three people familiar with the matter told POLITICO. Early next week, Trump is expected to sign an executive order directing aides to pursue the initiative...