The Latest Breaking News from Martin Makary

How baby formula recalls have mounted amid Trump staff cuts to the FDA

Experts say the Food and Drug Administration is not prepared for the health threat of bacterial contamination

The Guardian - US · Jul 3

Report: FDA Commissioner Set To Be Fired, Sources Say Trump Could Still Change His Mind

Makary is scheduled to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on May 13 on the FDA's budget for the coming fiscal year. He was appointed to his post last year.

Latin Times · May 11

‘Do you want FDA approval?’: Trump wins over Joe Rogan by green-lighting a drug research idea he had from a podcast

Here is the most random way to get policy greenlit.

We Got This Covered · Apr 20

What is leucovorin, the drug the FDA approved to treat autism?

This week the FDA approved the generic drug as a treatment for autism – a move that shocked health experts

The Guardian - US · Sep 26, 2025

Hims & Hers Faces FDA Heat As Commissioner Martin Makary Calls Out Super Bowl Ad For Hiding Drug Risks

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Martin Makary stated on Friday that Hims Hers Health Inc. (NYSE:HIMS) broke federal law with its Super Bowl commercial promoting weight-loss drugs.

Benzinga · Sep 13, 2025

FDA won’t approve COVID shot for healthy, non-elderly population - Roll Call

The Food and Drug Administration will no longer approve COVID-19 vaccines for healthy people under 65 without rigorous trials.

Roll Call · May 22, 2025

FDA will approve COVID-19 vaccine only for older adults and high-risk groups – a public health expert explains the new rules

On May 20, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration announced a new stance on who should receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Conversation · May 21, 2025

The Trump administration is defending abortion pill access in court. What?

It may seem a victory to some, but experts worry a win will allow the government to be coy about future attacks

The Guardian - US · May 6, 2025

Biotech group warns exit of top FDA vaccine official will ‘erode scientific standards’

Rare admonition from a sector that has largely been silent in the face of the second Trump administration

The Guardian - US · Mar 30, 2025

HHS to cut 10,000 jobs, ‘streamline’ operations - Roll Call

The department outlined plans to cut 10,000 jobs, in addition to the about 10,000 employees who left voluntarily earlier this year.

Roll Call · Mar 27, 2025