Key Takeaways
- President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced research linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism.
- A new FDA-approved therapy for children with autism was also announced, along with ongoing vaccine investigations.
- Kamala Harris's memoir '107 Days' has been released, drawing significant criticism from within the Democratic party.
- ABC reversed its decision, bringing 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' back to air after a brief suspension.
- Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, rested his defense after one day in court.
Deep Dive
- President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced research linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism.
- The FDA is notifying physicians about research suggesting acetaminophen use during pregnancy is associated with increased autism risk, recommending limited use unless medically necessary.
- Autism diagnoses have increased significantly from one in 10,000 in the early 1990s to one in 31 today.
- HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the FDA will begin label changes on Tylenol packaging, encouraging the lowest possible dose for pregnant women.
- President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced leukovorin, a form of vitamin B9, as a new FDA-approved therapy for children with autism.
- The Washington Post reported that leukovorin has shown promise in small clinical trials for select autistic individuals, potentially improving communication and cognition.
- President Trump suggested altering the childhood vaccine schedule, recommending doses be spread out and specific vaccines like MMR and Hepatitis B administered separately.
- HHS will continue to investigate vaccines as a potential cause of autism, noting 40-70% of mothers with autistic children believe their child was injured by a vaccine.
- ABC reversed its decision and will resume airing 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' after less than a week's suspension.
- The return follows a period of 'thoughtful conversations' with Kimmel, amidst reports he intended to address MAGA supporters.
- Sinclair will preempt 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on its 38 affiliate stations, while Nexstar's decision on preemption remains unclear.
- Kamala Harris's memoir '107 Days' has been released, detailing her perspective on the 2020 campaign and the Biden administration.
- Harris stated she could not voice concerns about President Biden's fitness due to self-interest, calling the decision 'reckless.'
- Team Biden reportedly reacted with anger to her criticisms, particularly her decision to pass on Josh Shapiro as a potential running mate.
- Harris cited Shapiro's perceived ambition and focus on perks over the job, though Shapiro suggested he vocalized Biden's fitness concerns privately.
- Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, rested his defense after one day in court, representing himself.
- Routh called three witnesses but did not testify; testimony included his firing two shots from a rifle as a test.
- FBI agent testimony detailed Routh's surveillance of Trump, supported by phone data showing searches for Trump's events and plane tracking.
- Prosecutors presented evidence that Routh texted his daughter 'love you so much' less than an hour before the alleged assassination attempt.