Also, a major court ruling on abortion pills
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Good morning. Last week, House Republicans passed a major piece of legislation, which the Make America Healthy Again coalition considered a win. Today, we’re devoting the newsletter to the farm bill and other important MAHA stories. Let’s jump in. |
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WHAT WE'RE WATCHING |
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💊 Federal appeals court blocks nationwide mailing of abortion pills. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to block mail-order distribution of Mifepristone, requiring women to see a medical professional in person to obtain the abortion drug. The decision, which the court acknowledged would "have a nationwide effect," criticized the FDA for removing adverse event reporting requirements and sided with pro-life states like Louisiana, which argued that federal policy undermined their abortion laws. |
🩺 Trump nominates new surgeon general after withdrawing Casey Means. President Trump announced Dr. Nicole Saphier, a radiologist and breast cancer specialist, as his new nominee for Surgeon General after pulling Casey Means from consideration. Means, RFK Jr.'s preferred choice, failed to secure enough votes for confirmation despite her being a MAHA favorite. Saphier's more mainstream views on vaccines may make her more palatable to senators. |
🌱 MAHA activists rally against Bayer outside the Supreme Court. Hundreds of Make America Healthy Again supporters gathered outside the Supreme Court building as justices heard arguments in Bayer's effort to shut down thousands of lawsuits alleging Roundup weedkiller causes cancer. Demonstrators waved signs reading "No Immunity for Poison" and criticized the Trump administration's support for Bayer in the case. |
📱 Gen Z influencers are reshaping MAHA. A new generation of young influencers in their teens and early 20s is changing the face of the Make America Healthy Again movement. Creators like Lexi Vrachalus, 20, post videos of seed-oil-free meals and homemade snacks, telling followers they can "take back health into your own hands." The trend is bringing a younger sensibility to MAHA messaging, focusing on simple, healthy living, which appeals to many Gen Z Americans. |
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COVERED BEHIND THE PAYWALL |
Federal regulators on ultraprocessed foods Congress’ new legislation on SNAP (and rotisserie chicken) FDA expands access to a critical new drug And our main story on the farm bill — what’s in it, why it matters, and the growing tension between MAHA and MAGA.
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