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WWW.FOXNEWS.COMPresident Trump takes on 'Big Pharma' by signing executive order to lower drug pricesPresident Donald Trump declared Monday that the U.S. "will no longer tolerate profiteering and price gouging from Big Pharma" as he signed an executive order implementing what his administration is calling "most favored nations drug pricing.""The principle is simple whatever the lowest price paid for a drug in other developed countries, that is the price that Americans will pay," Trump said at the White House. "Some prescription drug and pharmaceutical prices will be reduced almost immediately by 50 to 80 to 90%."Trump said that "starting today, the United States will no longer subsidize the healthcare of foreign countries, which is what we were doing. We're subsidizing others healthcare, the countries where they paid a small fraction of what for the same drug that what we pay many, many times more for and will no longer tolerate profiteering and price gouging from Big Pharma.""Even though the United States is home to only 4% of the world's population, pharmaceutical companies make more than two thirds of their profits in America. So think of that with 4% of the population, the pharmaceutical companies make most of their money. Most of their profits from America. That's not a good thing," Trump continued. TRUMP SAYS HE WILL SLASH DRUG PRICES WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER"I think, by the way, pharmaceutical I have great respect for these companies and for the people that run them. I really do, and I think they did one of the greatest jobs in history for their company, convincing people for many years that this was a fair system. Nobody really understood why, but I figured it out. For years, pharmaceutical and drug companies have said that research and development costs were what they are, and for no reason whatsoever, they had to be borne by America alone," Trump said. "Not anymore, they don't."The White House said that the executive order "directs the U.S. Trade Representative and Secretary of Commerce to take action to ensure foreign countries are not engaged in practices that purposefully and unfairly undercut market prices and drive price hikes in the United States."The Order instructs the Administration to communicate price targets to pharmaceutical manufacturers to establish that America, the largest purchaser and funder of prescription drugs in the world, gets the best deal," the White House said."The Secretary of Health and Human Services will establish a mechanism through which American patients can buy their drugs directly from manufacturers who sell to Americans at a Most-Favored-Nation price, bypassing middlemen," the White House added. "If drug manufacturers fail to offer most-favored-nation pricing, the Order directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) propose rules that impose most-favored-nation pricing; and (2) take other aggressive measures to significantly reduce the cost of prescription drugs to the American consumer and end anticompetitive practices."Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said alongside Trump, "I never thought that this would happen in my lifetime.""I have a couple of kids who are Democrats, are big Bernie Sanders fans. And when I told them that this was going to happen, they had tears in their eyes. Because they thought, this is never going to happen," he said. "And we finally have a president who is willing to stand up for the American people."MAHA CAUCUS MEMBER PLEDGES HEARINGS INTO CORRUPTION OF A PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR CAPTURED BY BIG PHARMATrump said earlier this morning that drug prices would be "cut by 59%."The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America trade group opposes the order, saying, "This Foreign First Pricing scheme is a bad deal for American patients.""Importing foreign prices will cut billions of dollars from Medicare with no guarantee that it helps patients or improves their access to medicines," the groups president, Stephen Ubl, said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "It will jeopardize the hundreds of billions our member companies are planning to invest in America, making us more reliant on China for innovative medicines.""To lower costs for Americans, we need to address the real reasons U.S. patients are paying more for their medicines. We are the only country in the world that lets PBMs, insurers and hospitals take 50% of every dollar spent on medicines," Ubl also said. "In fact, hospital markups in 340B and the rebates and fees paid to middlemen in the U.S. often exceed the total cost of medicines oversees. Giving more of this money to patients will lower their medicine costs and reduce the gap with European prices."Fox News Digitals Greg Wehner contributed to this report.0 Comments 0 Shares 92 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.FOXNEWS.COMSouthern border apprehensions plunge more than 90% from year ago in April, CBP saysFIRST ON FOX - Apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border have plummeted 93% under President Donald Trump's administration, according to new data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection released Monday.The CBP says it averaged 279 apprehensions per day at the southern border in April, compared to 4,297 apprehensions in April 2024. The total apprehensions for April this year landed at 8,383, compared to last year's 129,000.CBP officials also noted that just five illegal aliens were temporarily released into the U.S. during April, compared to 68,000 during the same month last year."For the first time in years, more agents are back in the field patrolling territories that CBP didnt have the bandwidth or manpower to oversee just six months ago," said Pete Flores, acting commissioner of CBP. "But thanks to this administrations dramatic shift in security posture at our border, we are now seeing operational control becoming a reality and its only just beginning."TOM HOMAN: MIGRANTS DEPORTED TO EL SALVADOR WERE 'SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC SAFETY THREATS'The CBP also noted that drug seizures rose 15% from March to April. Officials say they seized some 758 pounds of fentanyl crossing the border last month.CLICK HERE FOR MORE IMMIGRATION COVERAGEThe report shows the Trump administration's continued progress on controlling the border since March. The CBP recorded the lowest southwest border crossings in history in March, with fewer apprehensions in the entire month than there were in the first two days of the month in 2024 under the Biden administration.Border Patrol apprehended a total of 7,181 illegal aliens attempting to cross the southern border between ports of entry in March. This constitutes a 14% decrease from February, when Border Patrol apprehended 8,346 aliens, and more dramatically, a 95%decrease from the 137,473 aliens apprehended under the Biden administration in the same period in 2024.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Aliens are receiving the Trump administrations message: if you cross the border illegally, you will be deported," CBP said in its latest report.Fox News' Peter Pinedo contributed to this report.0 Comments 0 Shares 91 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.FOXNEWS.COMTrump defends Qatar jumbo jet offer as troubled Boeing fails to deliver new Air Force One fleetPresident Donald Trump defended the U.S. preparing to accept a jumbo jet gift from Qatar's royal family to serve as a temporary Air Force One as Boeing failed to roll out a new Air Force One fleet in a timely manner."We're very disappointed that it's taking Boeing so long to build a new Air Force One," Trump said during a press conference on drug prices Monday morning. "You know, we have an Air Force One that's 40 years old. And if you take a look at that, compared to the new plane of the equivalent, you know, stature at the time, it's not even the same ballgame.""When I first came in, I signed an order to get (the new Air Force One fleet) built," he continued. "I took it over from the Obama administration, they had originally agreed. I got the price down much lower. And then, when the election didn't exactly work out the way that it should have, a lot of work was not done on the plane because a lot of people didn't know they made change orders. That was so stupid, so ridiculous. And it ended up being a total mess, a real mess."Reports spread Sunday morning that the Trump administration was expected to accept a $400 million Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar's royal family. ABC News reported that Trump would use the jet until the end of his term, when it would be given to his presidential library.QATAR OFFERS TRUMP JUMBO JET TO SERVE AS AIR FORCE ONETrump confirmed Sunday evening on Truth Social that the Department of Defense would receive the 747 as a gift, while railing against Democrats as "world class losers" for criticizing the gift. "So the fact that the Defense Department is getting a GIFT, FREE OF CHARGE, of a 747 aircraft to replace the 40 year old Air Force One, temporarily, in a very public and transparent transaction, so bothers the Crooked Democrats that they insist we pay, TOP DOLLAR, for the plane," Trump wrote. "Anybody can do that! The Dems are World Class Losers!!! MAGA."He continued in the press conference Monday that when he returned to office in January, his administration informed him construction on two new Air Force Ones was "way behind" on the schedule for completion.TRUMP TEASES 'VERY, VERY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT' AHEAD OF MIDDLE EAST TRIP, CARNEY SAYS HE'S 'ON EDGE OF MY SEAT'"If we can get a 747 as a contribution to our Defense Department to use during a couple of years while they're building the other ones. I think that was a very nice gesture. Now, I could be a stupid person to say, 'Oh, no, we don't want a free plane.' We give free things, we'll take one, two, and it helps us out. Because again, we're talking about we have a 40-year-old aircraft. The money we spend, the maintenance we spend on those planes to keep them tippy-top is astronomical," he added, calling the gift a "great gesture from Qatar."White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also brushed off concern over the Qatari royal family donating a Boeing jumbo jet to the U.S. Department of Defense, arguing on Monday there will be no quid pro quo arrangement and that the donation is under legal review to ensure full compliance with the law."The Qatari Government has graciously offered to donate a plane to the Department of Defense," Leavitt said on "Fox & Friends" Monday morning. "The legal details of that are still being worked out. But, of course, any donation to this government is always done in full compliance with the law, and we commit ourselves to the utmost transparency, and we will continue to do that."TRUMP STAFFERS LOAD BOXES OF ITEMS SEIZED BY FBI IN 2022 MAR-A-LAGO RAID ONTO AIR FORCE ONEWhen asked if the administration was worried that accepting the gift could lead to a quid pro quo situation where Qatar expects something in return, Leavitt shot down such a narrative."Absolutely not because they know President Trump, and they know he only works with the interests of the American public in mind," Leavitt responded.Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., wrote to the Government Accountability Office on Sunday, calling for an ethics investigation into the gift, claiming it would be the single most expensive gift ever received by a U.S. president."I am writing to express alarm over reports that President Donald Trump is poised to accept a luxury aircraft a Boeing 747-8 from the government of Qatar," Torres wrote. "The plane, so opulent it has been described as a palace in the sky, is set to be made available to President Trump for official use as Air Force One and then for private use once he leaves office.""This flying grift is merely the latest chapter in a tawdry tale of presidential profiteering unprecedented in American history," Torres added.Presidents have for decades circumvented the Emoluments Clause which prohibits federal elected officials from accepting gifts from foreign governments or monarchs by classifying gifts they receive while in office as gifts to the office of the president. Those gifts are then cataloged and stored as part of their presidential libraries after leaving office.While presidents maintain some level of access to the items in their libraries, they do not own them directly and must purchase them from the federal government in order to secure private ownership.Leavitt said in a comment to Fox Digital Monday morning that all gifts received by a foreign government would be above board and in compliance with the law.HOUSE DEMOCRAT CALLS FOR 'IMMEDIATE' ETHICS PROBE OF QATARI PLANE GIFT TO TRUMP"Any gift given by a foreign government is always accepted in full compliance with all applicable laws," Leavitt said. "President Trump's Administration is committed to full transparency."Trump is headed to the Middle East and is expected to meet with leaders in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. A Trump administration official confirmed to Fox News Digital that the plane will not be presented to the president nor accepted by Trump during his trip abroad.The current Air Force One fleet includes two aging planes, both of which are more than 30 years old and have been eyed for replacement since at least the Obama administration.Trump railed against a government deal with Boeing to build a new fleet of Air Force Ones ahead of his first administration, posting on social media in December 2016 that the "costs are out of control, more than $4 billion" to build the two aircraft.Trump in 2018 awarded Boeing a $3.9 billion fixed-price agreement to manufacture two new jets. The construction of the jets, however, is not expected to be completed until 2029."Boeing is proud to build the next generation of Air Force One, providing American Presidents with a flying White House at outstanding value to taxpayers," Boeing said in 2018 after ironing out a deal with Trump for the creation of the new fleet. "President Trump negotiated a good deal on behalf of the American people.""The possible transfer of an aircraft for temporary use as Air Force One is currently under consideration between Qatar's Ministry of Defense and the U.S. Department of Defense, but the matter remains under review by the respective legal departments, and no decision has been made," Qatari embassy official Ali Al-Ansari told ABC News Sunday.When not in office as president, Trump has traveled in his private Boeing 757 jet, dubbed Trump Force One. That jet is famously emblazoned with Trump's last name and was frequently seen in the backdrop of campaign rallies.0 Comments 0 Shares 86 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.FOXNEWS.COMCowboys' George Pickens blames alleged viral remarks about Steelers on AINew Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens blamed artificial intelligence for critical comments of his old team that surfaced on social media over the weekend.A screenshot of the alleged comments from a post on Instagram spread over X on Sunday. The remarks took a shot at the Pittsburgh Steelers organization, calling them the "cheapest," and pointing out the team has traded other wide receivers before they could negotiate a new deal with them.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut Pickens pushed back on the remarks in a post on his own Instagram Stories, which has since been deleted."Literally on a plane," his message read. "No service. Just landed and seen straight lies from Pitt fans. Stop with AI trying to make a story. Im happy for everything the Steel City did for me. Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there."SHEDEUR SANDERS 'THANKFUL' AFTER GOING THROUGH BROWNS' ROOKIE MINICAMPHe was a source of consternation for the Steelers toward the end of his run. He argued with fans, fought aCleveland Brownsplayer and was called out by Mike Tomlin for multiple infractions during a game. He also congratulated Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in front of Netflix broadcast cameras in an odd moment following Pittsburghs Christmas Day loss.He had 59 catches for 900 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games for the Steelers in 2024.Steelers general manager Omar Khan talked about the move on Friday."I wouldnt use the word disappointment," he said, via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "We had three years with George. We had some exciting times. It was just time. The fresh start for both sides was the right thing."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.0 Comments 0 Shares 118 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.FOXNEWS.COMSwing state outlaws college protest encampments amid nationwide campus crackdown on anti-Israel agitatorsArizona lawmakers have outlawed encampments on public university campuses as protests continue to erupt at schools across the United States.Democratic Arizona Gov. Kate Hobbs last week signed House Bill 2880, which bars people "from establishing or occupying an encampment on a university or community college campus."The law also requires school administrators to direct people who set up encampments to "immediately dismantle" them or vacate the campus. Those who set up encampments may be held liable for damages to campuses, and those who do not leave are subject to trespassing charges.Law enforcement agencies "must enforce the prohibition on establishing or occupying an encampment," the law states, and they have "the authority to remove an encampment and any individual or group from campus that has violated the prohibition and refused to comply with the direction to leave."CALIFORNIA SHERIFF SLAMS MERITLESS UCLA STUDENT LAWSUIT AGAINST POLICE WHO DISMANTLED ANTI-ISRAEL ENCAMPMENTDemocratic Arizona State Rep. Alma Hernandez introduced the bill, saying in a statement when it passed the Education Committee in February that the legislation "is not about silencing anyones right to protest.""You still have the right to protest peacefully, but encampments do not have a legal right to be on campus," Hernandez said at the time.WHAT'S THE PENALTY FOR ANTI-ISRAEL PROTESTERS? UCLA'S WARNING INCLUDES 1 CRUCIAL WORDHernandez added that the idea behind the legislation stemmed from the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel when Hamas, a designated terrorist organization, killed 1,200 people and kidnapped hundreds of hostages from a music festival.Hamas is a designated terrorist organization that the Department of National Intelligence describes as "the largest and most capable militant group in the Palestinian territories and one of the territories two major political parties."The offensive sparked the ongoing war between Israel and the terror group. Meanwhile, students at colleges and universities across the country have participated in large-scale, anti-Israel protests that have, at times, resulted in physical clashes between students and police.ISRAEL'S PRESIDENT RELEASES BLISTERING STATEMENT ON US UNIVERSITY ENCAMPMENTS: 'RESURGENCE OF ANTISEMITISM'"After October 7th, our universities faced significant challenges as they tried negotiating with individuals who made unrealistic demands and refused to remove their encampments," Hernandez said. "I witnessed the impact of this firsthand. As a student and a faculty member, I firmly believe in the importance of civil conversations and peaceful proteststhese fundamental rights protected by the First Amendment. However, encampments have no legal standing on our campuses.""We must prioritize accountability and ensure that our public institutions remain focused on providing a safe and secure environment," she continued. "These institutions' primary obligation is to support teaching and learning for ALL students. Jewish students should not have to hide or take alternate routes just to get to class."UCLA FALLS TO ANARCHY AFTER COUNTERPROTESTERS CONFRONT ANTI-ISRAELI ENCAMPMENT: 'HORRIFIC ACTS OF VIOLENCE'Various Democratic lawmakers and activist organizations opposed Hernandez's bill, including CAIR-AZ and ACLU Arizona, which described the bill as an effort to "curb free speech at a time when we must firmly protect peoples right to dissent."President Donald Trump has threatened to pull federal funding from schools over antisemitism concerns and deport students who participate in demonstrations expressing support for terrorist organizations."To all the resident aliens who joined in the pro-jihadist protests, we put you on notice: come 2025, we will find you, and we will deport you," the president said in a Jan. 30 fact sheet on the executive order. "I will also quickly cancel the student visas of all Hamas sympathizers on college campuses, which have been infested with radicalism like never before."0 Comments 0 Shares 108 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.FOXNEWS.COMBritish police investigate fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's London homeBritish police on Monday were investigating an overnight fire that damaged the door of Prime Minister Keir Starmers house in north London.Starmer has rented out the house since he was elected in July, living with his family in the prime ministers official Downing Street residence.UK TO TIGHTEN IMMIGRATION RULES OVER VOTER FRUSTRATION WITH HIGH IMMIGRATION NUMBERS: 'FAILED EXPERIMENT'London Fire Brigade said firefighters were called to "a small fire" just after 1 a.m. local time. Two engines responded, and the blaze was out within half an hour.PENNSYLVANIA GOV JOSH SHAPIRO AND FAMILY EVACUATED FROM GOVERNORS MANSION AFTER SUSPECTED ARSONIST SETS FIREThe Metropolitan Police force said that officers who responded to the scene found damage "to the property's entrance," but that nobody was hurt. "The fire is being investigated and cordons remain in place while inquiries continue," the police force said.Starmers house in the Kentish Town neighborhood has attracted protesters. Last year, three pro-Palestinian activists were arrested and charged with public order offenses after unfurling a banner covered in red handprints outside the house.0 Comments 0 Shares 92 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.FOXNEWS.COMMichael Jordan to join NBC as 'special contributor' for NBA coverageMichael Jordan will be back in basketball next season.The six-time NBA champion and Chicago Bulls legend will be a "special contributor" for NBCs coverage of the league as the network is set to broadcast games starting later this year.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe announcement was made during NBCs Upfront presentation in New York."I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC," he said in a news release. "The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and Im excited about being a special contributor to the project. Im looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October."Jordan has been away from the game for nearly two years after he sold his stake of the Charlotte Hornets in August 2023 for more than $3 billion. Hes turned his attention to 23XI Racing and the pursuit of a NASCAR championship.2025 NBA CHAMPIONSHIP ODDS: THUNDER, CELTICS FAVORED; WOLVES CLIMBHell get to be a part of the game once more as a contributor."Michaels legacy both on and off the court speaks for itself," NBC Sports president Rick Cordella said. "Were incredibly proud to have him join our coverage."Jordan is considered the greatest NBA player of all time. He went undefeated during his NBA Finals runs, has five NBA MVP awards and was a 14-time All-Star. He played a majority of his career with the Bulls before he wrapped up with the Washington Wizards.Comcast secured an 11-year media rights deal for NBA games last July. ESPN/ABC and Amazon will also have NBA games. NBC will also stream them on Peacock.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.0 Comments 0 Shares 83 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.FOXNEWS.COMFox News goes inside New Jersey ICE facility stormed by Democrats"Fox & Friends Weekend" co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy offered viewers a firsthand look inside ICE's Delaney Hall the Newark, New Jersey facility stormed by Democrats last week."They have nothing to be ashamed of. This facility is so clean. It has all kinds of recreation facilities outdoor soccer fields, weight equipment, domino tables. It also has telephones everywhere with signs next to them of the phone numbers to reach their consulates," Campos-Duffy said Monday on "Fox & Friends.""It also has legal facilities, computers, webcams. Their doors on the places where they sleep aren't even locked. The facility actually looks like a high school, actually looks better than a lot of high schools, and a lot [of] our own prisons for American citizens could take a lesson from this facility," she added.NEWARK MAYOR ARRESTED AS DEM CONGRESS MEMBERS STORM NEW JERSEY ICE PRISON TO CONDUCT OVERSIGHT VISITActing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons led the Fox News host around the facility, telling her that more than 75% of the people held there were "felons" either convicted of a crime or pending charges.Campos-Duffy explained the crimes vary, ranging from rape to murder to burglary and others. She also said immigrants held in the facility have enough autonomy to self-deport should they choose to do so."Everywhere you go, in Spanish and English, there are signs up that say, do you want to go home? And it gives you a phone number that you can call to self-deport, or you can also just tell somebody in the facility, 'Hey, I'm ready to be done with this. I just want to go home to my country.' If you do that, the American government through ICE will arrange within 48 hours a free flight and $1,000 so you can get out," she explained."So the idea that they are here with no agency, that they're being detained with no choices, that's not true. They have a choice to self-deport, and they make it really easy."'BOGUS CLAIMS': BLUE CITY MAYOR UNDER FIRE FOR TRYING TO HALT REOPENING OF ICE FACILITYCampos-Duffy's visit comes just days after Democratic lawmakers stormed the facility's gate, demanding they be allowed to conduct an "oversight visit."Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a top Democratic gubernatorial candidate, was arrested at the scene for trespassing, before being released hours later.Video of the scene showed terse exchanges between lawmakers and ICE agents.Lawmakers claim the agents escalated the situation.'BOGUS CLAIMS': BLUE CITY MAYOR UNDER FIRE FOR TRYING TO HALT REOPENING OF ICE FACILITYDHS points to this video they say shows at least one state representative, LaMonica McIver, shoving her way past a DHS agent. The agency says she body slammed the officer, but McIver rejects the accusation."There's no video that supports me body slamming anyone. We were simply there to do our job, therefore oversight visit."The lawmakers were eventually able to tour the ICE facility after the confrontation.Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss called on DHS to "release all the footage" to let the public decide while speaking to "Fox & Friends First" on Monday.A Pew Research Center poll released earlier this year found that a majority of Americans support deporting illegal immigrants, though their reasons for that support vary.32% of U.S. adults said all illegal immigrants should be deported from the country, while 16% say none should be deported.About half of U.S. adults, however, said at least some immigrants living in the country illegally should be deported, although they couldnt reach a consensus on what factor should be grounds for deportation.Fox News' Louis Casiano, Stephen Sorace and Bill Melugin contributed to this report.0 Comments 0 Shares 84 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.FOXNEWS.COMThree natural food dyes approved by FDA as RFK Jr. says industry is 'stepping up'The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the approval of three natural-source colors in food items.Galdieria extract blue, butterfly pea flower extract and calcium phosphate can all be used now by any manufacturer for color-approved items."I'm pleased to report that promises made have been promises kept," FDA Commissioner Martin Makary said in a news release.EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT MAHALast month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the FDA announced a ban on petroleum-based synthetic dyes within the nations food supply, citing health concerns."FDA staff have been moving quickly to expedite the publication of these decisions, underscoring our serious intent to transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply and provide new colors from natural sources," Makary also said.Galdieria extract blue is a blue color derived from the unicellular red algae Galdieria sulphuraria.It is approved for nonalcoholic beverages and beverage bases, breakfast cereal coatings, candies, frozen desserts, frostings and other sweet selections, according to the news release.FOOD DYES TO BE PHASED OUT BY TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IN LATEST ROUND OF BANSButterfly pea flower extract, derived from water extraction of the dried flower petals of the butterfly pea plant, can achieve colors of blue, green and purple.The dye is already approved for various drinks but has been expanded to cereals, crackers, candies and different snacks.Calcium phosphate is a white color. It can be used now in chicken products and candies.In a Saturday appearance on "Fox & Friends Weekend," HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. detailed the announcement.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERHe said the food industry "has really stepped up" and has been working together with federal agencies like the FDA."The industry is coming to the table. They are talking to us. They are taking this seriously," he added.Vani Hari, Truvani founder and "Food Babe," told Fox News Digital on Monday that it's unprecedented to see the FDA moving so swiftly.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"After this change, the industry will have no excuses not to convert their products to more natural sources," said Hari."Petroleum-based dyes are linked to a litanyof health issues and it's time American food companies serve us the same safer ingredients they already use in other countries."Certified nutritionist and Realfoodology founder Courtney Swan told Fox News Digital, "We should have been using plant extracts all along."She added, "They exist in nature and dont have risks like the synthetic lab-made ones weve been using."Tyson Foods recently announced it intends to get rid of petroleum-based synthetic dyes from its products by the end of May, Fox News Digital reported.0 Comments 0 Shares 76 Views 0 Reviews
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