Amanda Prestigiacomo

So as of now, Democrats in Maine are digging in on this issue despite its unpopularity. Well, a risky move for them. Amanda, thanks for reporting. You're welcome.

What do you say to critics who say that your actions towards law firms are amount to coercion?

What do you say to critics who say that your actions towards law firms are amount to coercion?

Kennedy announced today that his department will cut around 10,000 jobs in a sweeping plan aimed at cutting government costs. The move is part of a Trump administration executive order focused on improving efficiency across federal agencies. HHS says the initial cuts will save taxpayers $1.8 billion each year. But Kennedy says that this is just round one.

Kennedy announced today that his department will cut around 10,000 jobs in a sweeping plan aimed at cutting government costs. The move is part of a Trump administration executive order focused on improving efficiency across federal agencies. HHS says the initial cuts will save taxpayers $1.8 billion each year. But Kennedy says that this is just round one.

Through early retirement programs and the Fork in the Road initiative, the department aims to eventually reduce its workforce of 82,000 down to 62,000. Kennedy says that the goal is not just about downsizing, but realigning HHS with its mission of tackling chronic disease. Here's Kennedy making that announcement.

Through early retirement programs and the Fork in the Road initiative, the department aims to eventually reduce its workforce of 82,000 down to 62,000. Kennedy says that the goal is not just about downsizing, but realigning HHS with its mission of tackling chronic disease. Here's Kennedy making that announcement.

We're here today at the special agent graduating ceremony, the class of 445, with DJ, who is a Secret Service agent, and also Director Curry. Right, and our news station. Yes, we're looking for the best and the brightest.

We're here today at the special agent graduating ceremony, the class of 445, with DJ, who is a Secret Service agent, and also Director Curry. Right, and our news station. Yes, we're looking for the best and the brightest.

The president's picks for both the FDA and NIH have been confirmed by the Senate. Dr. Marty McCary, a Johns Hopkins professor and former Fox News medical contributor, was confirmed last night in a 56 to 54 vote. Stanford professor Dr. Jay Bhattacharya was also confirmed last night. That was through a party line vote.

The president's picks for both the FDA and NIH have been confirmed by the Senate. Dr. Marty McCary, a Johns Hopkins professor and former Fox News medical contributor, was confirmed last night in a 56 to 54 vote. Stanford professor Dr. Jay Bhattacharya was also confirmed last night. That was through a party line vote.

During the confirmation hearings, McCary faced questions on vaccine oversight and food safety. He criticized past decisions by the Biden administration and pledged to focus on food-related health issues like childhood obesity.

During the confirmation hearings, McCary faced questions on vaccine oversight and food safety. He criticized past decisions by the Biden administration and pledged to focus on food-related health issues like childhood obesity.

Bhattacharya told senators that he plans to promote transparency, support dissenting research, and prioritize projects that directly improve public health.

Bhattacharya told senators that he plans to promote transparency, support dissenting research, and prioritize projects that directly improve public health.

Hey, Georgia. Yeah, so there's a strong push to restrict soda, candy, and other unhealthy options from purchases being made with SNAP, which are commonly known as food stamps. Now, federally, these changes have been discussed openly by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. She'll play a key role in administering those benefits.

Hey, Georgia. Yeah, so there's a strong push to restrict soda, candy, and other unhealthy options from purchases being made with SNAP, which are commonly known as food stamps. Now, federally, these changes have been discussed openly by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. She'll play a key role in administering those benefits.

There are also a number of bills in the House looking to federally restrict junk food and soda from SNAP. Movement has also picked up steam on the state level. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has asked the feds to allow her state to restrict SNAP, and lawmakers have made similar moves in Idaho, Kansas, Arizona, Indiana, Texas, Wyoming, and other states.

There are also a number of bills in the House looking to federally restrict junk food and soda from SNAP. Movement has also picked up steam on the state level. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has asked the feds to allow her state to restrict SNAP, and lawmakers have made similar moves in Idaho, Kansas, Arizona, Indiana, Texas, Wyoming, and other states.

Also something to watch for, West Virginia has just passed a bill that bans a number of food dyes often found in junk food and sugary drinks. That will affect the soda industry too, and they ran a very strong opposition campaign to that bill. Republican Governor Patrick Morrissey signed that bill on Monday. It will go into effect in 2028, though it will affect school food programs this summer.