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Medication abortion: Decisions from federal courts, the FDA or Trump’s Department of Justice could try to end access via telehealth

Roughly two-thirds of Americans end their pregnancies by taking two abortion medications – misoprostol and mifepristone. Because these safe, effective medications can be prescribed via telehealth, without an in-office visit, they are how most patients terminate pregnancies in states that ban abortion.

The Conversation

The FDA Just Put Psilocybin and an MDMA-Like Drug on a 1-to-2 Month Approval Track. A Historic Mental Health Decision Is Coming.

FDA issued National Priority Vouchers to Compass Pathways, Usona, and Transcend for psilocybin and methylone in April 2026. A decision could come by late 2026.

Medical Daily

FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones

A new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about a recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers

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FDA memo reveals fruit-flavored e-cigarettes aren’t better for quitting smoking

The six-page FDA memo suggests regulators sidestepped previous concerns about the risks associated with sweet vaping flavors

The Independent UK

RFK Jr’s FDA to study if abortion pill mifepristone is safe despite it being on market for over 25 years: report

Roughly 7.5 million women have taken the pill over the past 25 years

The Independent UK

The FDA Is Now Fast-Tracking Magic Mushroom Drugs for Depression, Joe Rogan Claims Credit for the Idea

Donald Trump signed an order speeding FDA research on psychedelic mental health treatments after a Joe Rogan text, drawing industry praise and scientific caution.

International Business Times UK

FDA staff blindsided by org’s about-face on flavored vapes, contradicting MAHA goals

The vaping guidelines bypassed a federally mandated period for public comment and revisions

The Independent UK

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Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products

The resignation of Marty Makary, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, on May 12, 2026, brought to the forefront a heated controversy over fruit-flavored nicotine vapes.

The Conversation

FDA drug center head fired after commissioner's exit, replaced by Davis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's drug center sees a leadership change as acting head Tracy Beth Hoeg departs, replaced by deputy Michael Davis. This follows Commissioner Marty Makary's exit amid agency-wide shifts. Karim Mikhail now leads the biologics center, and Lowell Zeta is acting chief of staff. Hoeg's tenure…

The Economic Times

FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up

The Food and Drug Administration's top drug official is stepping down in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency

The Independent UK

FDA turmoil deepens as top drug chief departs claiming she was fired

Dr Tracy Beth Høeg, the Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, says she was fired from agency after declining to resign

The Guardian - US

Stephen Colbert on Trump tanking the US economy: ‘Experts call it the poop chute’

Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s trip to China with Elon Musk, Maga lies over the Iran war and manosphere trends

The Guardian - US

FDA chief's resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation's health department

Dr. Marty Makary's resignation from his post atop the Food and Drug Administration is widening a leadership gap that already existed at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Independent UK

What to know about Kyle Diamantas, the new acting FDA commissioner

The ex-lawyer who Trump described as ‘very talented’ was previously deputy commissioner for food at the FDA

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International Business Times

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns After Clashes With White House

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary resigned Tuesday after a turbulent 13-month tenure.

Axios

Makary's exit creates new uncertainty at FDA

His departure won't solve the organizational upheaval and political jockeying that marked much of his tenure.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: despite presidential pressure, some Republicans in South Carolina take stand against redistricting

Five Republicans joined all Democrats in the state senate to reject a redistricting proposal that Trump is pushing for – key US politics stories from Tuesday 12 May at a glance

International Business Times UK

Did Trump Fire Marty Makary? The Mango Vape Battle That 'Helped Push' FDA Commissioner Out the Door

Marty Makary resigned as FDA Commissioner amid disputes over mango-flavoured vapes, with speculation that political pressure from Trump influenced his departure.

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Reason

Marty Makary's Irrational Resistance to Flavored Nicotine Vapes Drove His FDA Resignation

On the subject of tobacco harm reduction, the former commissioner let his emotions override his avowed commitment to following the science.

Axios

Marty Makary out as FDA chief

His tenure was marked by organizational upheaval, controversies over drug approvals and tensions with the White House.

The Guardian - US

Marty Makary departs FDA after clashes with Trump over fruit-flavored vapes

Kyle Diamantas, a top official at the agency, will replace Makary and serve as acting FDA commissioner

Roll Call

Makary out at FDA after facing pressure to resign

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary will leave his role, President Donald Trump said Tuesday. Makary’s departure comes after pressure within the administration to step down over a variety of issues, from abortion medication to flavored vapes. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas will lead the agency in an acting capacity. He…

Latin Times

Report: FDA Commissioner Set To Be Fired, Sources Say Trump Could Still Change His Mind

Makary is scheduled to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on May 13 on the FDA's budget for the coming fiscal year. He was appointed to his post last year.

Axios

FDA cliffhanger: Will Marty Makary stay or go?

The stable part of President Trump's health bureaucracy has turned into a soap opera.

The Guardian - US

Health advocates warn government’s claims of baby formula safety contradict data

Independent scientists who reviewed the results said most samples were contaminated with Pfas or phthalates

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