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Politics Jun 06

How Trump’s pick for surgeon general profits from her online followers

By Michelle R. Smith, Ali Swenson, Associated Press

Politics May 21

FILE PHOTO: Trump administration begins to cut 10,000 jobs at HHS, in Washington
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The background and career of Casey Means, Trump’s pick for surgeon general

The White House is expected to release a report about potential contributing factors of childhood diseases. It’s leading to renewed questions about the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda championed by President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Another…

By Ali Rogin, Doug Adams, Taylor Bowie

Health May 14

Psilocybin or "magic mushrooms" are seen in an undated photo provided by the DEA
Trump’s new surgeon general nominee praises unproven psychedelic therapy

Dr. Casey Means’ recommendation to consider guided psilocybin-assisted therapy is notable because psilocybin is illegal under federal law.

By Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press

Politics May 07

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Trump signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House
Trump nominates Dr. Casey Means, wellness influencer close to RFK Jr., for surgeon general

President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post.

By Seung Min Kim, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

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