New SNAP Waivers Help Remove Junk Food from the Menu
USDA Secretary Rollins approved SNAP waivers for the following states: Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. This will allow the governors of these states to restrict the acquisition of unhealthy foods and beverages via the SNAP program.

Kennedy is the Nation’s Most Popular Political Figure
A new Harvard-Harris poll found that Secretary Kennedy is the most popular nationally known political figure. Other popular figures included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Vice President J.D. Vance.

HHS Push for Medical Freedom Boosted by SCOTUS
The U.S. Supreme Court revived an Amish family’s challenge to New York’s 2019 vaccine mandate, vacating lower court rulings and ordering reconsideration in light of Mahmoud v. Taylor, which strengthened parental religious rights.

New Probe into Vaccine Deaths
According to an HHS spokesman, the FDA announced that it is launching an investigation into potential links between COVID vaccines and deaths among adults. This follows similar investigations related to COVID vaccine deaths in children.

HHS Fights Against Religious Discrimination in Health
HHS’s Office for Civil Rights launched an investigation into state health departments to ensure compliance with federal conscience protections and equal treatment of faith-based organizations, examining potential discrimination in licensing, certification, and enforcement practices.

Historic Vote on Men’s Health
An FDA panel recommended expanding access to testosterone replacement therapy, easing restrictions, removing outdated health warnings, and reclassifying it so that it is no longer a controlled substance.