Health May 12 AP report: Marty Makary resigning as Trump's FDA chief By Matthew Perrone, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Nation May 08 Watch 7:10 Why FDA Commissioner Makary is on the ropes after months of turmoil Multiple outlets are reporting that Trump is set to fire Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary. The news comes after a tumultuous tenure since his installment as FDA head last year. Stephanie Sy speaks with Liz Whyte, health policy… By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris
Health Jan 18 FDA's new expedited drug program raises legal questions and concerns The FDA commissioner's effort to drastically shorten the review of drugs favored by President Donald Trump's administration is causing alarm across the agency. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Jun 17 Kraft Heinz will stop using artificial dyes in U.S. products in 2027 In April, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said at a news conference that the agency would take steps to eliminate the synthetic dyes by the end of 2026, largely by relying on voluntary efforts from the food industry. By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
Nation May 29 Watch 9:03 FDA commissioner defends changes to COVID vaccine recommendations In a significant shift this week, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant individuals. That sparked concerns from some public health officials and medical professionals. But FDA… By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant
Apr 24 Watch 2:01 What the new FDA commissioner says about possible restrictions on abortion medication By Amna Nawaz Many conservatives want the FDA to impose tighter restrictions on mifepristone and misoprostol, which can be delivered by mail. The medication accounted for 63 percent of U.S. abortions in 2023. Amna Nawaz spoke with the new FDA commissioner, Dr. Marty… Continue watching