Health security

Trump clears way for ObamaCare 'alternatives' in new executive order, goes around stalled Congress

President Trump on Thursday took executive action on health care, calling for a plan that could let employers band together and offer coverage across state lines as Congress stalls on efforts to overhaul ObamaCare.

“So this is promoting health care, choice and competition all across the United States,” Trump said as he signed the order in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. “This is going to be something that millions and millions of people will be signing up for and they're going to be very happy. This will be great health care.”The president described the executive order as “the first steps to providing millions of Americans with ObamaCare relief.” He said he isn't giving up on getting lawmakers to repeal the law.