Feds Push to Nix Obamacare but Tout Its Benefits During Pandemic

The Trump administration is pushing the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out Obamacare while simultaneously touting federal efforts to get people covered by the law during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The actions appear to send mixed messages about the legality and effectiveness of President Barack Obama’s signature health-care law.

The Justice Department told the high court late Thursday that the Affordable Care Act must be struck down in its entirety. A separate GOP coalition led by Texas said the pandemic isn’t a valid reason to uphold the law.

Meanwhile, the Department of Health and Human Services Thursday announced a spike in ...