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5 days agoThe MAHA revolt threatening the farm bill
Conflict arises over a provision shielding pesticide makers from lawsuits, causing backlash from activists and potential opposition from key Republicans.
At the end of January, Washington, DC, saw an extremely unusual event. The MAHA Institute, which was set up to advocate for some of the most profoundly unscientific ideas of our time, hosted leaders of the best-funded scientific organization on the planet, the National Institutes of Health. Instead of a hostile reception, however, Jay Bhattacharya, the head of the NIH, was greeted as a hero by the audience, receiving a partial standing ovation when he rose to speak.
Those bronzed fries were exceptionally tasty. My toddler devoured a small mountain of them. They left a meatiness on my tongue, as if I'd eaten them alongside a steak. After my husband unblinded the taste test, I realized that, in a way, I had. The paler fries had been cooked in avocado oil, and their more delicious counterparts in beef tallow.
Kennedy stated that President Trump regularly contacts him to ensure he is fulfilling his duties regarding the Make America Health Again (MAHA) agenda. Kennedy remarks, "He calls me three or four times a week and asks, 'Where are you? Why aren't people healthier yet?'" This indicates a level of accountability Trump holds over him, expressing a sincere intent to achieve health reform. Recently, the administration facilitated Coca-Cola's introduction of cane sugar versions of their products to promote healthier options in the U.S.