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What a government shutdown means for food — and for all of us Washington keeps finding new levels of dysfunction. What are we supposed to make of this chaos?

Washington keeps finding new levels of dysfunction. What are we supposed to make of this chaos?

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Booming beef demand could get a boost from dietary guidelines Why our agriculture secretary sees growing demand for beef (and whole milk) even amid high prices. Ben Carson dings processed foods, touting SNAP stocking rule. Plus, a new documentary turns up the he...

Why our agriculture secretary sees growing demand for beef (and whole milk) even amid high prices. Ben Carson dings processed foods, touting SNAP stocking rule. Plus, a new documentary turns up the heat on Big Food.

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‘Too much and too little’: U.S. rejects U.N. declaration on non-communicable diseases Why is the U.S. splitting from the rest of the world on tackling chronic diseases?

Why is the U.S. splitting from the rest of the world on tackling chronic diseases?

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YouTube video by The Food & Environment Reporting Network How the MAHA Commission’s strategy doc was a win for Big Ag

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Forked: RFK Jr’s ‘massive’ promise to ‘eliminate’ autism ‘exposures’ | Food and Environment Reporting Network The MAHA Commission has made big promises about what it would do to fix the nation’s food system and health. Its new strategy document includes 128 proposals for change – but little evidence that…

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Advocates raise alarm as USDA nixes food insecurity survey The Trump administration has decided to scrap the government’s decades-old system for measuring food insecurity. A new book adds fresh buzz to the ultra-processed foods debate.

The Trump administration has decided to scrap the government’s decades-old system for measuring food insecurity. A new book adds fresh buzz to the ultra-processed foods debate.

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What counts as 'ultra-processed'? Government grants extra time to weigh in Coming up with a definition for ultra-processed foods is high-stakes, and harder than it sounds.

Coming up with a definition for ultra-processed foods is high-stakes, and harder than it sounds.

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Front-of-pack labeling moves up on the Trump admin’s to-do list Front-of-pack labeling cements a spot in the MAHA agenda. Dietary guidelines timeline may be slipping. Consumer groups laud California push to limit UPFs in schools. FNS employees’ union warns against...

Front-of-pack labeling cements a spot in the MAHA agenda. Dietary guidelines timeline may be slipping. Consumer groups laud California push to limit UPFs in schools. FNS employees’ union warns against USDA reorg.

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Alarming MAHA rhetoric collides with the Washington machine The MAHA Commission strategy released this week does not match the rhetoric of ‘Make America Healthy Again.’

The MAHA Commission strategy released this week does not match the rhetoric of ‘Make America Healthy Again.’

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YouTube video by The Food & Environment Reporting Network The U.S. has lost 1.2 million immigrants since January. What happens now?

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Forked: RFK Jr’s ‘massive’ promise to ‘eliminate’ autism ‘exposures’ | Food and Environment Reporting Network The impact of the Trump Administration’s immigration crackdown is starting to show up in new preliminary census data, and that poses major problems for all parts of U.S. society…

Before Friday's newsletter, check out the latest episode of "Forked" with @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross from @thefern.org. This week, the hosts discuss the impact of President Trump's immigration crackdown on the nation's food system.

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Health groups slam MAHA strategy as some in industry express ‘cautious optimism’ A quick rundown of reactions to the MAHA Commission strategy report released by HHS today.

Bonus edition for subscribers: A quick rundown of reactions to the MAHA Commission strategy report released by HHS today.

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HHS to unveil MAHA strategy today, likely with minimal changes HHS preps launch of MAHA strategy to less fanfare than expected. Plus, House hearings to focus on SNAP, kids’ nutrition.

HHS preps launch of MAHA strategy to less fanfare than expected. Plus, House hearings to focus on SNAP, kids’ nutrition.

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Opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ratchets up in Washington and beyond A growing number of critics are slamming Kennedy over vaccines, CDC chaos and more — and it’s not just Democrats.

A growing number of critics are slamming Kennedy over vaccines, CDC chaos and more — and it’s not just Democrats.

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YouTube video by The Food & Environment Reporting Network What happens if RFK Jr.’s radical reinvention of the food system…isn’t so radical?

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Forked: RFK Jr’s ‘massive’ promise to ‘eliminate’ autism ‘exposures’ | Food and Environment Reporting Network In this episode, Helena and Theodore talk about the MAHA commission’s leaked strategy report. Turns out that there’s more talk than action. Also: a former FDA chief challenges RFK Jr. to put up or…

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MAHA strategy looms as Washington prepares for busy fall When will the MAHA strategy land? Big lawsuit against food giants dismissed. Plus, former FDA officials to discuss GRAS and processed carbohydrates.

When will the MAHA strategy land? Big lawsuit against food giants dismissed. Plus, former FDA officials to discuss GRAS and processed carbohydrates.

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Foodborne illness surveillance is being weakened amid chaos at CDC People who work in public health hit a new level of despair this week amid high-level CDC firings and resignations. And we learned a key food safety surveillance system is being scaled back.

People who work in public health hit a new level of despair this week amid high-level CDC firings and resignations. And we learned a key food safety surveillance system is being scaled back.

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It’s officially been one year since MAHA was born. Tracking the latest. Taking stock of one year of MAHA. Kennedy: Dietary Guidelines on track for late September. The latest on SNAP restrictions waivers.

Taking stock of one year of MAHA. Kennedy: Dietary Guidelines on track for late September. The latest on SNAP restrictions waivers.

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