Trump's struggles to stay awake adds to growing questions about his fading health

Elections and Political Trends - The Democratic candidate is significantly outperforming in a Tennessee district that Donald Trump won by 22 points last year [1] - In a Tennessee special election, with 95% of the votes reported, the margin is in the single digits, with 53.9% to 45% [11] - A Democratic candidate in Michigan is within the margin of error of Mike Rogers in a poll, performing better among independents and Republicans [17][18] Trump's Health and Social Media Activity - Trump made nearly 160 posts in a spree lasting from 9:00 p.m to around midnight, a rate of nearly one post per minute [2] - Trump's social media posting, in lieu of restorative sleep, appeared to have taken a toll on the 79-year-old president, who appeared to be fighting to stay awake during a cabinet meeting [3] - The White House stated that Trump's MRI was a preventative cardiovascular checkup, an explanation that is raising more questions [4] Healthcare Policy and Affordability - ACA premium payments could more than double on average next year if subsidies expire, potentially leaving millions of Americans unable to afford basic healthcare [6] - Millions of Americans could soon find themselves without access to necessary healthcare [5] - MRIs are not typically prescribed for routine checkups but for specific diagnostic purposes [8]