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MAHA Wins Big for Moms

President Trump and Secretary Kennedy launched moms.gov, a comprehensive new website offering resources for pregnant women, mothers, and those trying to conceive, including information on IVF, prenatal and postnatal care, nutrition, and baby formula. Kennedy hailed the initiative as a major victory for the MAHA movement and the pro-life cause, describing it as a “one-stop shop” for maternal and family health needs.

And there’s more: As The MAHA Report contributor Amy Sapola writes, “During a White House Maternal Healthcare Event, hosted by President Donald Trump alongside HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, and senior administration officials, the president also unveiled a proposed rule to expand access to fertility benefits, including IVF, through employer-sponsored insurance plans.”

CIA Whistleblower Vindicates MAHA on Fauci

CIA whistleblower James Erdman III testified under oath before the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee that Dr. Anthony Fauci deliberately manipulated the intelligence community’s assessment of the origin of Covid-19. He alleged Fauci restricted input to scientists funded by his NIAID, many involved in gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, suppressing the lab-leak theory in favor of a natural zoonotic origin narrative.

The hearing, chaired by Sen. Rand Paul with no Democratic senators present, highlighted how funding compromised scientific judgments and enabled a broader cover-up of U.S.-funded research in China. Senators also connected it to earlier revelations of suppressed vaccine injury data, calling for accountability to prevent future scandals that contributed to millions of deaths and eroded public trust.

Whole Milk Back in Schools

The USDA issued a final rule implementing President Trump’s Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, restoring whole and 2% milk options in the School Lunch Program and the other Child Nutrition Programs, including the School Breakfast Program and the Summer Food Service Program. The change supports better childhood nutrition with nutrient-dense dairy as outlined in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030.

President Trump Slams Vaccine Mandates & Overmedicalization

During an interview on Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson, President Trump offered his view on vaccine mandates and the propensity to over-vaccinate children – part of a wider problem of overmedicalization that Secretary Kennedy has pledged to end.

“I believe in vaccines,” said Trump, “but I don’t believe that, you know, you have to have a mandate for all of them. The polio vaccine’s amazing. It’s, you know, wiped it out. And I believe in vaccines, but you know, I think we’re up to 88 vaccines. And I really feel that if vaccines… they were given in smaller quantities… I would love to see much smaller shots, like four visits to the doctor. And I think you would have a much better result with the autism.”

Improvements on Food Safety Regulations and Reporting

Secretary Kennedy announced a new review process for food safety. “The FDA will, for the first time, continuously review chemicals already in our food—replacing a decades-old system with continuous oversight for the first time,” he said. “We will evaluate the science on an ongoing basis. We’ll identify risks earlier, and we’ll act when necessary to protect the public health. We’ll make our findings public. The American people have a right to see the data, and understand the decisions and hold us accountable.”

Vice President Vance & Dr. Oz United to End Medicaid Fraud

Vice President J.D. Vance and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced a nationwide effort to combat fraud in the Medicaid system. “Today, we are sending letters across 50 Medicaid programs that will require them to show that they are effectively and aggressively prosecuting Medicaid fraud in their states – and, if they do not, we are going to turn off the money that goes to these anti-fraud units,” the vice president said.

ACF Launches $7 Million “A Home for Every Child” Innovation Challenge

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has launched the $7 million A Home for Every Child Innovation Challenge. Beginning in October, the performance-based competition will incentivize state child welfare agencies by awarding prizes for the best foster homes-to-children ratio and the greatest improvement over one year. The initiative underscores ACF’s commitment to reaching a nationwide 1:1 ratio of available foster homes to children in foster care.

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Kennedy Announces Historic Reform on Overmedicalization

Speaking at the MAHA Institute’s Mental Health & Overmedicalization Summit in Washington, D.C., Secretary Kennedy announced sweeping reforms to official mental health policy.

To instigate reforms, HHS, CMS, ACF, HRSA, and SAMHSA jointly issued a letter that sets forth new policy guidance on mental health treatments. The letter urges clinicians and provider organizations to adopt an approach centered on shared decision-making, patient autonomy, and fully informed consent. Patients should receive clear, accessible information about psychiatric medications at the start of treatment, throughout its course, and when discontinuation is considered.

This guidance specifies that discussions must cover the medication’s purpose, expected benefits, potential adverse effects, monitoring requirements, discontinuation symptoms, risks of abrupt stopping, chances of relapse, and the existence of evidence-based, non-pharmacological options. It notes that shared decision-making in mental health settings can improve patient outcomes.

At the MAHA Institute event, Kennedy said federal regulators will now prioritize regulations supporting evidence-based alternatives to medication, such as psychotherapy, strengthened social connections, behavioral strategies, sleep care, exercise programs, and dietary improvements.

Trump Admin Cracks Down on Foreign-Owned Meatpackers

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is advancing an an antitrust investigation, originally launched in November 2025, into alleged collusion and price-fixing in the U.S. meatpacking industry.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins spotlighted the problem: today just four firms process 85 percent of U.S. beef, the majority of which are foreign owned. Rollins connected the consolidation to several harms: market manipulation, elevated consumer prices, damage to independent ranchers, and threats to national food security. Secretary Rollins also pointed to broader risks, including potential corruption, cartel involvement, and labor issues.

The DOJ’s ongoing probe aims to address these anticompetitive practices, safeguard American beef producers, and strengthen the supply chain.

Trump Restores Presidential Fitness Test

President Trump signed the National Physical Fitness and Sports Month Proclamation, stating, in part, “Physical dedication sharpens the mind, steels the will, and produces the kind of character that Americans carry into every aspect of their lives. Citizens who hold themselves to that standard of excellence are capable of meeting any challenge of the world today.”

He also named May the National Physical Fitness month.

Speaking in the Oval Office during a signing ceremony, Secretary Kennedy added, “If we were going to maintain our national authority… we had to pay attention to our physical condition, and the Physical Fitness Test was a critical part of that.”

Drug Prices Continue to Fall

According to a new White House report on President Trump’s Most Favored Nations (MFN) agreements with pharmaceutical companies, the price for new drugs will deliver $529 billion in domestic savings over ten years, across all U.S. markets. These savings will include private insurance by offering lower launch prices while pressuring other nations to pay more fairly.

Secretary Kennedy and CMS Administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz, each welcomed lower drug prices. “President Trump’s Most Favored Nation drug pricing initiative is delivering historic wins for American patients—lowering costs while preserving innovation and ensuring the U.S. no longer pays more than other wealthy nations,” said Dr. Oz.

Down with Prior Authorization

Secretary Kennedy praised UnitedHealth for delivering on its June 2025 commitment to reduce prior authorization red tape. Participating plans have already cut prior authorization use by 11 percent, avoiding delays for 6.5 million procedures.

Mike Tyson Schools Jimmy Kimmel on RFK Jr.

A vocal critic of Secretary Kennedy, comedian Jimmy Kimmel was forced to admit that Kennedy’s MAHA campaign for Real Food is beneficial to Americans.

On Kimmel’s show, Mike Tyson explained why he’s all-in for Secretary Kennedy and real food: He said he’s struggled with obesity and so did his sister, who died in 1990 from health consequences related to her obesity.

USDA Mandates Real Food From SNAP Retailers

The USDA issued a ruling that requires SNAP-authorized retailers to stock seven varieties of staple foods across four categories: proteins; grains; dairy; and fruits and vegetables. This more than doubles previous requirements, boosts perishable items, emphasizes whole foods, and closes loopholes allowing snack foods to count toward food staples. The changes aim to improve SNAP recipients’ access to nutritious options while reducing fraud and abuse.

Also making news this week: historic hearings on the Covid coverup, which remind one of Luke (8:17): “There is nothing kept secret that will not come to light.”

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A Farm Bill Victory

The House voted in favor of Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL)’s Amendment No. 28 by 280-142. With bipartisan support, this successfully strips sections 10205-10207 from the 2026 Farm Bill, removing a liability shield for companies producing herbicides like glyphosate.

The version of the Farm Bill which passed also includes Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-KY) PRIME Act pilot, which expands exemptions for custom-slaughtered meat to allow intrastate sales of local beef, pork, and lamb to consumers, restaurants, and stores.

Fauci Henchmen Exposed

Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), chair of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), held a hearing entitled, “Unmasked: How Biden Health Officials Purposely Turned a Blind Eye Toward COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Signals.”

The hearing focused on Biden-era FDA officials who allegedly suppressed Covid-19 vaccine safety signals. In early 2021, FDA senior medical officer Dr. Ana Szarfman and statistician Dr. William DuMouchel applied an upgraded data-mining method (RGPS) to VAERS reports. This approach corrected a known “masking” flaw that allowed signals from one vaccine to be drowned out by others.

Their analysis uncovered approximately 25 new statistically significant safety signals previously missed, including sudden cardiac death, heart attacks, pulmonary infarction, blood clots, Bell’s palsy, dementia, and “death/sudden death” across Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J shots. Dr. Szarfman shared these findings multiple times with senior CBER officials, including Dr. Peter Marks. She said she was told to stop producing reports, with officials calling the work a “major distraction” that could fuel “anti-vaccination rhetoric.”

Baby Formula Is Safe

The FDA released results from their largest and most rigorous examination of chemical contaminants in infant formula available on the U.S. market. The study found baby formula free of heavy metals and safe.

“We tested more infant formula than ever before, and the results are clear: most products meet a high safety standard—but even small exposures matter for newborns,” said Secretary Kennedy. “We will hold manufacturers accountable, and give parents honest, transparent data they can trust. Protecting our children’s health is nonnegotiable.”

Ohio Joins ‘Every Child’ Initiative

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined ACF’s A Home for Every Child initiative, which aims to ensure homes are waiting for kids by improving the ratio of licensed foster homes to children in care through better recruitment, retention, prevention, and permanency efforts.

According to Governor DeWine, “By joining this initiative, championed by the First Lady of the United States, Ohio is strengthening our commitment to ensure that kids are not waiting on families, but that families are ready and waiting for them.”

Justice Dept. Charges Dr. David Morens for Falsifying Records During Covid

Former NIAID employee David M. Morens was charged with “conspiracy against the United States; destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in federal investigations; concealment, removal, or mutilation of records; and aiding and abetting,” according to a DOJ statement. Morens worked for NIAID between 2006 and 2022.

According to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, “As alleged in the indictment, Dr. Morens and his co-conspirators deliberately concealed information and falsified records in an effort to suppress alternative theories regarding the origins of COVID-19. Government officials have a solemn duty to provide honest, well-grounded facts and advice in service of the public interest — not to advance their own personal or ideological agendas.”

The Power of Protest: ‘People vs. Poison’ Rally Galvanizes Opposition

Hundreds gathered outside of the U.S. Supreme Court to rally against Bayer-Monsanto’s appeal in Monsanto v. Durnell.

The maker of Roundup seeks to strip the American public of their right to a jury trial in state courts following injuries allegedly related to exposure to the toxic chemicals in the notorious weedkiller. Demonstrators encouraged Justices to uphold the principles of states rights, and the Constitutional right to a jury trial following injury by a product that failed to sufficiently warn of possible side-effects.

ALDI USA Goes MAHA

ALDI US, the grocery store chain, is going MAHA. Secretary Kennedy announced that the company “is eliminating 44 additional ingredients from its private-label products—including select artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, and sweeteners—expanding its restricted ingredient list from 13 to 57. Other companies should follow their lead.”

Steak ‘n Shake Appoints Chief MAHA Officer

Steak ‘n Shake appointed Michael Boes its Chief MAHA Officer. Boes is well known as one of the authors of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Will other companies follow suit?

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Kennedy Prioritizes Peptide Common Sense

The FDA reversed a 2023 Biden-era decision that placed 12 popular peptides on its “high safety risk” Category 2 list, which had fueled a dangerous black market.

“We took long-overdue action to restore science, accountability, and the rule of law,” HHS Secretary Kennedy said. The FDA will remove the 12 peptides from Category 2 after their nominators withdrew them, and will present them to the Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee for independent expert review at its next two meetings, starting in July.

FDA Cracks Down on Pharma Trials

The FDA notified more than 2,200 medical product companies and researchers of their legal obligation to submit clinical trial results to ClinicalTrials.gov. An internal analysis found that nearly 30 percent of mandatory studies are missing required results, contributing to publication bias that often suppresses unsuccessful trials.

The agency is now seeking voluntary compliance for over 3,000 registered trials to provide clinicians and patients with complete, transparent data on the safety and efficacy of regulated medical products.

New POLITICO Poll Shows Support for Medical Freedom Rising

A new Public First poll by POLITICO, of 3,851 U.S. adults, found significant public support for core medical freedom issues. A plurality of Americans expressed concerns about vaccine risks and supported greater individual choice.

Key findings include:

• 41% support reducing the number of vaccines Americans receive.

• 46% believe the science on vaccines is still up for debate and that enforcing uptake is damaging.

• 47% say parents should be the final decision-makers for their children’s vaccinations.

• 47% believe the government should prioritize individual freedom of choice over collective health.

• 41% say the government’s role should be to provide information and advice, while leaving final decisions to individuals.

The Secretary Kennedy Podcast Goes Live

Secretary Kennedy released the first episode of The Secretary Kennedy Podcast, which featured an in-depth interview with world-renowned Chef Robert Irvine. The pair discussed America’s broken food system and initiatives to improve nutritional quality in schools and the armed services.

Before Congress, Kennedy Justifies HHS and CDC Budget Cuts

On April 16, Secretary Kennedy testified before the House Ways and Means Committee, defending budget cuts, stating that HHS and, in particular, CDC were running bloated budgets which empowered bureaucracy at the expense of the fight against chronic disease.

“For too long, the agencies meant to protect us have become the marketing arms of the industries they are supposed to regulate,” Kennedy told the committee. “We are going to turn the lights back on and restore the gold standard of science at the CDC and FDA.”

Kennedy argued that the current $4 trillion healthcare industry is incentivized to maintain a sick rather than a healthy population. He suggested that a reprioritized budget, one that funds prevention, nutrition, and transparency, serves public health goals far better than a bloated budget. He also said that these goals are nonpartisan and serve the interests of all Americans.

Gatorade Goes MAHA

Secretary Kennedy thanked Gatorade for its decision to remove artificial FD&C colors from its beverages. Kennedy added that the company will replace artificial colors with FDA-approved plant-based dyes from fruits and vegetables.

Tax Relief Coming From HHS

On Tax Day, HHS announced that Americans spend over $4 trillion annually on healthcare due to the chronic disease epidemic. The Department added that the Trump administration is working to urgently reduce costs by lowering drug prices, implementing common-sense policies, and improving access to affordable, nutritious food.

More Medical Schools Join HHS Nutrition Education Drive

USF Health in Tampa, Florida is the latest medical school to commit to HSS recommendations for teaching nutrition to future physicians. UT Southwestern Medical Center, in Dallas, Texas also committed to provide courses in nutrition to students.

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Kennedy Honors Families with Autism

On the occasion of Autism Month, Secretary Kennedy released a video honoring families of children with autism.

In his poignant address, Kennedy said, “Children are a blessing to their families, and children with autism are no different. They bring resilience, joy, and a sense of purpose to most families. It’s also true that raising a child with autism and being a person with autism comes with a lot of challenges.”

Kennedy continued, “ Despite its prevalence, families often feel that they carry the weight alone. And let me assure you that with this administration, you do not. My commitment to you is that we will do nothing about you, without you. Within the past year, we launched a bold effort to better understand autism—its causes, its treatments, and how we help every individual flourish. You are citizens with rights, with talents, and with a future that this government has a responsibility to support.”

Kennedy Launches Podcast

Secretary Kennedy launched a podcast. “This podcast is about telling the truth, especially when it’s uncomfortable,” Kennedy said. “I’m going to have fearless conversations with critical thinkers, including independent doctors, respected scientists, and leaders in medical innovation and research. I’m going to ask the questions and lift the taboos and expose the hypocrisy and the conflicts and the corruption.”

More Medical Schools to Teach Nutrition

Florida State University College of Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center are the latest institutions to offer new nutrition courses for future doctors.

Health and Nutrition for Rural Americans

HHS committed $135 million to expand nutrition services and strengthen the rural health work force. Kennedy announced the investment in Arizona alongside HRSA Administrator Tom Engels. Kennedy said his goal is to prevent chronic diseases, improve access to care, and support new rural physician residency programs.

Iowa to Offer Compassionate Options for Foster Care

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill that makes foster parent training more flexible and personalized.

She also directed the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to join the federal “A Home for Every Child” initiative to strengthen child welfare and ensure every child has a stable home.

CMS Debuts Tech Initiative

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz launched the first phase of the HealthTech Ecosystem, a strategic initiative designed to transition the American healthcare system into a fully digital, patient-centered era.

With a new Medicare App Library and a suite of interoperable tools, CMS aims to eliminate outdated manual processes like fax machines and paper intake forms. A central feature of this rollout is the “Kill the Clipboard” initiative, which allows patients to securely share their health data with providers through a simple mobile scan, streamlining the check-in process and reducing administrative errors.

Kennedy Proposes Historic Investment in Native Health

Secretary Kennedy spoke at a tribal conference in Arizona’s Gila River Indian Community. In his remarks, Kennedy proposed a $1.1 billion increase in Indian Health Service (IHS) funding for 2027 while highlighting his commitment to Native American health issues like substance abuse and disease prevention.

Kennedy said, “Tribal nations know how to care for their people — and we are expanding their authority to drive better outcomes.” He continued, “At HHS, we are investing in infrastructure, incorporating traditional foods into federal nutrition policy, and delivering results in Indian Country while upholding tribal sovereignty.”

Victory for Medical Freedom in Kansas

The MAHA State Council of Kansas played a pivotal role in safeguarding medical freedom by advocating against the restrictive provision in HB2513. While the bill passed the House with an 84-36 vote, the council’s efforts helped stall the legislation in the Senate, effectively preventing a mandate that would have forced adherence to the bloated June 2025 CDC vaccine schedule.

By stopping this measure, the council ensured that Kansans are not subjected to a temporary but heavy-handed requirement of 94 mandated vaccine doses, a move that avoids a difficult future legislative battle to undo the provision. This strategic victory maintains the status quo while the council looks toward a future administration and a Health Department secretary committed to restoring vaccines as a matter of personal choice.

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Microplastics

With the HHS and the EPA behind it, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) has launched a bold new initiative called STOMP (Systematic Targeting of MicroPlastics) to investigate and, where possible, eliminate microplastics from the environment and our bodies.

Backed by $144 million, the program aims to develop reliable tools for measuring microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) in tissues and fluids; understand how they contribute to disease; and ultimately create affordable methods to remove them. This effort addresses a pervasive modern exposure: plastics entering our systems through food, water, and air, with researchers detecting them in the lungs, arterial plaques, and even the brain.

Farm Food Coming to Hospitals

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a special alert and an accompanying memorandum urging hospitals to serve food that complies with the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). These guidelines emphasize whole, nutrient-dense foods and adequate protein while limiting ultra-processed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, refined carbohydrates, and added sugars.

At the initiative’s launch in Miami, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for being the first in Florida to sign up. The hospital has committed to buying directly from local Florida farms, making it able to feed patients fresher and more nutritious food while reducing ultra-processed food options. Florida Agriculture Commissioner, Wilton Simpson, also supported expanding the state’s “Farmers Feeding Florida” program to hospitals, to improve patient nutrition, support local agriculture, cut waste, and strengthen domestic food supply chains.

“Hospitals are meant to heal—but too often, the food they serve holds patients back,” Dr. Oz said at the launch event. “It’s time for hospitals to prioritize real, nutrient-dense food, cut ultra-processed options, and align meals with evidence-based medical needs. The proper diet is one of the simplest, most cost-effective ways to improve outcomes, speed recovery, and build a healthier future.”

Relief for Ranchers

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to streamline grazing management on federal lands. The agreement formalizes a partnership between the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management to cut regulatory red tape, accelerate the permitting process, and ensure no net loss of grazing capacity for ranchers. By reducing delays for infrastructure and emergency actions, the agencies aim to provide producers with the predictability needed to invest in their operations.

The initiative also focuses on strengthening the relationship between the government and the ranching community through enhanced communication and “ranch immersion” programs for federal staff. Key features include the use of targeted grazing to mitigate the risk of wildfires, the appointment of wildfire liaisons for permittees, and the adoption of new technologies like virtual fencing. Collectively, these measures are designed to make federal land management more transparent, responsive, and grounded in the practical realities of modern ranching.

Alabama Medical Schools Embrace Nutritional Education

Three Alabama medical schools – the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the University of South Alabama and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – announced they will adopt HHS guidelines and teach nutrition to medical students.

Eggs Are Back for Easter

Secretaries Kennedy and Rollins announced that 150 farmers from across the country will provide fresh eggs for this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll.

Secretary Rollins took the opportunity with the announcement to extol the nutritional benefits of eggs. “Packed with high-quality protein, healthy fats, vitamin D, choline, and essential nutrients growing kids need, eggs are exactly the kind of real food we should be putting back at the center of our tables, our schools, and our national conversation around health,” she said.

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