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September 23, 2025
Crime
Immigration

ICE Recaptures Escaped Illegals Accused of Assaulting Female Border Agent.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Two illegal immigrants who escaped custody after allegedly choking a female Border Patrol agent have been recaptured by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Juan Carmen Pardon Mendez, 29, and Juan Carlos Padron Barron, 23, both from Mexico, along with ICE and law enforcement partners.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The escape occurred on September 22 in Conroe, Texas. Both were recaptured on Tuesday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It is sickening that another law enforcement officer has been needlessly harmed as a direct result of the continued demonization of legitimate law enforcement activities by political leaders and certain members of the media,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations acting Field Office Director Gabriel Martinez.

🎯IMPACT: Both men will be criminally prosecuted. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by law enforcement and the challenges of securing the border.

IN FULL

Two illegal immigrants, Juan Carmen Pardon Mendez, 29, and Juan Carlos Padron Barron, 23, have been recaptured by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after they escaped custody and allegedly attacked a female Border Patrol agent. ICE confirmed both men are back in custody and will face criminal prosecution.

The escape occurred on September 22 in Conroe, Texas, when one of the men managed to free himself from restraints and choke the agent who was transferring them to the Montgomery Processing Center. Both individuals were initially detained during an ICE-led operation targeting violent criminal aliens and egregious immigration offenders near Spring, Texas.

“It is sickening that another law enforcement officer has been needlessly harmed as a direct result of the continued demonization of legitimate law enforcement activities by political leaders and certain members of the media,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations acting Field Office Director Gabriel Martinez, adding: “Every time they label the brave men and women who work for ICE, CBP, or Border Patrol as Nazis or bounty hunters, they might as well paint a bright target on their backs because attacks like this are inevitable and will continue to occur.”

ICE noted that Padron Barron has entered the U.S. illegally at least three times and was previously expelled in December 2022 and January 2023.

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September 23, 2025
Media

Nexstar Joins Sinclair in Keeping Kimmel Off Air.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Nexstar Media Group said it would not air the return of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday, choosing to preempt the show despite ABC’s reinstatement.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Nexstar Media Group; Sinclair; ABC parent Disney; Jimmy Kimmel; viewers in affected broadcast markets.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday across Nexstar television markets nationwide, following ABC’s decision to bring the show back.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We made a decision last week to preempt ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ following what ABC referred to as Mr. Kimmel’s ‘ill-timed and insensitive’ comments at a critical time in our national discourse. We stand by that decision pending assurance that all parties are committed to fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve.” – Nexstar Media Group

🎯IMPACT: Kimmel will be replaced with other programming on Nexstar and Sinclair stations while remaining available on Disney-owned streaming.

IN FULL

Nexstar Media Group announced on September 23 that it will join Sinclair Broadcast Group in refusing to air the return of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on its ABC affiliate stations. The late-night show is scheduled to resume on Tuesday after being paused last week by parent company Disney. The pause followed false statements by host Jimmy Kimmel linking the alleged assassin of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk to President Donald J. Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, despite his radical left beliefs.

Nexstar, which operates nearly 200 Television stations nationwide, noted that it decided to preempt the show last week and has no plans to reverse it. “We made a decision last week to preempt ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ following what ABC referred to as Mr. Kimmel’s ‘ill-timed and insensitive’ comments at a critical time in our national discourse,” the company said in a statement Tuesday. “We stand by that decision pending assurance that all parties are committed to fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve.”

Nexstar added that while Kimmel’s show will remain available on Disney-owned streaming platforms, its local stations will focus on news and other market-specific programming.

Sinclair, which owns or operates more than 100 local stations, announced a similar move on Monday. “Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming,” the company said in a statement. “Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show’s potential return.”

Disney has not issued a new public statement regarding the affiliate decisions so far, but previously paused the show for several days, referring to Kimmel’s comments as poorly timed. Jimmy Kimmel Live! has aired on ABC since 2003.

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September 23, 2025
News

WATCH: Charlie Kirk’s Best Friend Andrew Kolvet Opens Up on Assassination Theories, Israel, and More…

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Andrew Kolvet appeared on Alex Clark’s Culture Apothecary show to discuss various topics related to Charlie Kirk.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Andrew Kolvet and Alex Clark.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The discussion took place on the Culture Apothecary show, recently.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We need to open every door, pursue every lead, and be open to being surprised.” – Andrew Kolvet

🎯IMPACT: Kolvet expressed confidence in the investigation and discussed the narrative surrounding Kirk’s assassination.

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Andrew Kolvet, a close associate of Charlie Kirk, recently appeared on Alex Clark’s Culture Apothecary show. During the interview, Kolvet addressed several pressing issues related to Kirk’s recent activities and the official narrative surrounding his assassination.

Kolvet expressed his trust in the ongoing investigation, stating he has “every confidence [in] Kash and Dan at the FBI, and the whole DOJ.” He emphasized the importance of thoroughness in the investigation, saying, “we need to open every door, pursue every lead, and be open to being surprised.”

Despite the confidence in the authorities, Kolvet maintained a “high level of confidence” that “they got the guy,” suggesting a belief that the investigation is on the right track.

The conversation also touched upon Kirk’s relationship with donors, his views on Israel, his successors, and insights into the internal workings of Turning Point USA.

Kolvet’s remarks come at a time of heightened interest in the circumstances surrounding Kirk and the future direction of his influential organization.

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September 23, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Immigration
News

Trump Warns World Leaders: ‘Your Countries Are Going to Hell,’ United Nations ‘Funding an Assault on Western Countries and Their Borders.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump told delegates at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York that “your countries are going to hell” due to uncontrolled immigration.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump; UN member-state representatives; El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele; European leaders, officials from China, India, Russia, Iran, and U.S. allies recognizing a Palestinian state.

📍WHEN & WHERE: United Nations Headquarters, New York, September 23, 2025, during the 80th UN General Assembly.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I’m really good at this stuff. Your countries are going to hell.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The remarks will intensify debate over migration, sovereignty, and multilateralism, with many European and other Western governments adopting a far weaker stance on immigration than the Trump administration.

IN FULL

In a fiery address to the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), President Donald J. Trump declared to representatives from around the world that “your countries are going to hell” because of unchecked mass migration. In his first major address to the UN since 2020, he warned, “The United Nations is funding an assault on Western countries and their borders.”

The MAGA kingpin specifically targeted European nations, lamenting immigration’s impact on Britain and taking a pointed jab at London Mayor Sadiq Khan, of the far-left Labour Party. However, he praised El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele for detaining U.S. deportees in CECOT, a high-security prison originally designed for terrorists, stressing, “In the United States, we reject the idea that mass numbers of people from foreign lands can be permitted to travel halfway around the world, trample our borders, violate our sovereignty, cause unmitigated crime and deplete our social safety net.”

Beyond immigration, Trump announced a U.S.-led push to enforce the Biological Weapons Convention and called for “a cessation of the development of nuclear weapons.” On Ukraine, he blamed former President Joe Biden and singled out China and India, as well as Europe, as funding Russia’s war on the country through energy purchases. He threatened tariffs on Russia—eschewing traditional sanctions—but only if Europe halts remaining oil and gas purchases from the Kremlin.

The address also touched on the Middle East and Iran. Trump demanded that Hamas “release the hostages now” and criticized U.S. allies recognizing a Palestinian state as rewarding the terror group. On Iran, he boasted that U.S. bombings “completely obliterated” the Islamic Republic’s nuclear sites, but also touted his role in resolving conflicts such as Cambodia–Thailand and Armenia–Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, he dismissed the UN as largely ineffective in brokering peace, demanding, “What is the purpose of the United Nations?”

 

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September 23, 2025
Media
News

Sinclair Is Keeping Jimmy Kimmel Off the Airwaves.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Sinclair is preempting ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! and will not return the show in key markets, despite ABC reinstating it after an earlier suspension over Kimmel’s false statements about assassinated Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Sinclair Broadcast Group; ABC/Disney; Jimmy Kimmel; Turning Point USA (TPUSA) and spokesman Andrew Kolvet; Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Beginning Tuesday across Sinclair’s ABC affiliates, including Seattle (KOMO) and Portland, with a broader impact across 18 states.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming. Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show’s potential return.” – Sinclair Broadcast Group

🎯IMPACT: Millions of viewers in Sinclair markets won’t see Kimmel; ABC’s reinstatement faces affiliate resistance.

IN FULL

Jimmy Kimmel‘s late-night show will not return to screens in Seattle, Portland, and other major markets after Sinclair Broadcast Group announced it will continue to preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! across its ABC affiliate stations. This comes despite ABC’s decision to reinstate Kimmel following a suspension over distasteful and false remarks about the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk.

Sinclair, which owns 38 ABC affiliates in 18 states, said it is replacing the program with news coverage, stating, “Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming. Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show’s potential return.”

The company is demanding Kimmel issue a “direct apology to the Kirk family” and make a “meaningful personal donation to the Kirk Family and Turning Point USA,” the conservative youth organization Kirk founded.

Kimmel was suspended after a monologue in which he claimed “many in MAGA land are working very hard to capitalize on the murder of Charlie Kirk,” and accused conservatives of “desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them.” The backlash was immediate, considering the ample evidence that alleged assassin Tyler Robinson is a radical leftist, with affiliate owners and political commentators calling for action.

Disney executives suspended Kimmel just before he was scheduled to deliver a second, even more aggressive monologue, with one insider saying, “If Jimmy went on the air, there would have been no way back from that monologue for Jimmy.”

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner Brendan Carr also criticized Kimmel’s comments, but later denied threatening ABC’s licenses, saying, “Jimmy Kimmel is in the situation he’s in because of his ratings. Not because of anything that’s happened at the federal government level.”

The fallout has reached beyond Sinclair. New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani canceled a scheduled appearance on an ABC affiliate in protest, citing Kimmel’s suspension.

In a separate incident, a man was arrested after allegedly opening fire on ABC10’s building in Sacramento, California. The suspect, reportedly an active leftist, was released by local authorities before being taken into federal custody. No injuries were reported.

Disney released a statement over the weekend saying, “We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday.” Nexstar, another large ABC affiliate owner, has not yet commented on whether it will resume airing Kimmel’s program.

“Disney and ABC caving and allowing Kimmel back on the air is not surprising, but it’s their mistake to make. Nexstar and Sinclair do not have to make the same choice,” Andrew Kolvet, a spokesman for Turning Point USA, said.

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September 22, 2025
Education
News

Education Sec Calls for More Sanctions Against Faculty Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk’s Assassination.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Secretary of Education Linda McMahon called for more accountability for faculty members celebrating the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Linda McMahon, Charlie Kirk, alleged assassin Tyler Robinson, and various university faculty and students.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Comments made at the Reagan Institute Summit on Education in Washington, following Kirk’s murder on September 10 at Utah Valley University.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I’ve seen some of those college presidents who have fired or suspended teachers or other faculty members that have spoken out really incredibly poorly and celebrated Charlie’s death; I would like to see more of that, quite frankly.” – Linda McMahon.

🎯IMPACT: Kirk’s death has sparked calls for greater accountability and a renewed focus on civil discourse and free speech on campuses.

IN FULL

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon is calling for greater accountability from colleges and universities after several faculty members and administrators were found publicly celebrating the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk. Speaking at the Reagan Institute Summit on Education in Washington, McMahon expressed support for institutions that have taken disciplinary action and encouraged others to follow suit.

“I’ve seen some of those college presidents who have fired or suspended teachers or other faculty members that have spoken out really incredibly poorly and celebrated Charlie’s death; I would like to see more of that, quite frankly,” McMahon said.

Her comments come amid a wave of backlash following Kirk’s assassination on September 10 at Utah Valley University during a stop on his American Comeback Tour. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, has been charged with aggravated murder.

In the days after Kirk’s murder, several celebrations by students and teachers drew national attention. McMahon criticized such actions, stating, “That is really, in and of itself, is a crime of personal integrity, when those kinds of things happen.”

McMahon said she hoped Kirk’s death would serve as a catalyst for improving civil discourse and upholding the principle of free speech. “Charlie was a very forthright speaker about his faith, about his beliefs, about his principles. He didn’t shy away from challenging people who had different beliefs… but in a way to ask them to share why they believe what they believed,” she said.

Additional disciplinary actions have been reported across the country. In Texas, over 100 teachers are facing suspension or certification reviews after allegedly celebrating or justifying Kirk’s assassination on social media. Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) stated that the educators could lose their licenses for promoting or glorifying violence.

A U.S. Secret Service agent, Anthony Pough, was placed on leave and had his security clearance revoked after posting remarks applauding Kirk’s death. Meanwhile, The Washington Post fired columnist Karen Attiah over Bluesky posts that the publication said constituted gross misconduct.

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September 22, 2025
Crime
News

Mangione Seeks Dismissal of Federal Death Penalty Case, Citing Bondi.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have filed a motion seeking to block the Justice Department’s attempt to pursue the death penalty in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s assassination, citing comments by Attorney General Pam Bondi.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Luigi Mangione and his lawyers, and Attorney General Bondi.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Bondi made her comments in April on Fox News.

💬KEY QUOTE: “If there was ever a death case, this is one.” – Attorney General Pam Bondi

🎯IMPACT: The defense has accused the Justice Department of constitutional violations and political motivations, as Mangione faces charges in multiple jurisdictions.

IN FULL

Attorneys for Luigi Mangione have filed a motion urging a federal judge to prevent the Justice Department from seeking the death penalty in the high-profile murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The defense argues that the government’s pursuit of capital punishment is politically motivated and unconstitutional, citing public statements made by top officials that they say could prejudice a potential jury.

Mangione, 27, is accused of tracking Thompson to New York City, where prosecutors allege he shot and killed the health executive on a Manhattan sidewalk near a hotel where Thompson had planned to meet investors. The slaying took place on December 4, 2024. Mangione was arrested five days later in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where authorities say he was found with a firearm, fake identification, and a notebook containing anti-health insurance industry writings.

In a motion filed Saturday, Mangione’s legal team described the Justice Department’s decision to seek the death penalty as “arbitrary and capricious,” arguing it violates the Fifth and Eighth Amendments. They specifically pointed to a comment made by Attorney General Pam Bondi on Fox News earlier this year, where she stated, “If there was ever a death case, this is one.” The defense says this statement, along with others made by officials, could unfairly sway public opinion and taint the legal process.

The attorneys also criticized New York state prosecutors for initially charging Mangione with terrorism-related offenses and then allegedly leaking details of the investigation, including references to a “manifesto” and messages opposing the health insurance industry that were reportedly etched onto bullet casings.

On September 16, 2025, a New York judge dismissed the terrorism charges, ruling that prosecutors had not provided sufficient evidence to show that Mangione acted with the intent to intimidate a civilian population.

Despite the dismissal of those charges, Mangione still faces a second-degree murder charge in New York state court and several federal charges, including stalking and firearm-related offenses. He has pleaded not guilty to all counts.

Federal prosecutors argue that the defense has no authority to dictate how evidence is presented to a grand jury or how charging decisions are made.

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September 22, 2025
News
Politics

Turning Point USA ‘American Comeback Tour’ to Honor Charlie Kirk.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Turning Point USA will honor its slain founder, Charlie Kirk, with a tribute in Minnesota as the “American Comeback Tour” continues following his assassination.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Catholic conservative commentator Michael Knowles, Turning Point USA, and Charlie Kirk’s supporters.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Monday evening, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I will appear tonight. There will be an empty chair on stage. I will give a tribute to Charlie and then we will open up the floor to an open conversation.” – Michael Knowles

🎯IMPACT: The tour continues as a defiant response to those who sought to silence Kirk and his movement.

IN FULL

Turning Point USA (TPUSA) will pay tribute to its late founder, Charlie Kirk, on Monday at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities as part of the ongoing “American Comeback Tour.” The event follows Kirk’s assassination on September 10, when he was fatally shot during an American Comeback Tour stop at Utah Valley University.

Catholic conservative commentator Michael Knowles, who is scheduled to headline the event, confirmed that a chair will be left empty on stage in Kirk’s honor. “I will appear tonight. There will be an empty chair on stage. I will give a tribute to Charlie and then we will open up the floor to an open conversation,” Knowles said.

He emphasized that Kirk’s commitment to free speech and open dialogue would continue. “Charlie’s enemies will not have stopped that. People who disagree can, like at all of his events, cut to the front of the line and we will continue to have a healthy debate,” he added.

Despite the shock of Kirk’s assassination, the organization has pledged to move forward with the tour. “I think that Charlie’s enemies thought that they could not only silence him, but in fact silence his whole movement. That will not happen,” Knowles said. “In fact, they will not even silence his speaking tour.”

Following Kirk’s death, his widow Erika Kirk was appointed CEO and Chairwoman of Turning Point USA in a unanimous vote by the organization’s board. The decision reportedly fulfilled Kirk’s personal wishes, as he had privately indicated to staff that Erika should lead the organization if anything happened to him. Erika Kirk stated her intention to continue her husband’s mission to promote conservative values, freedom of speech, and Christian principles among young Americans.

TPUSA has faced heightened security concerns in the days following Kirk’s murder. On September 17, a bomb squad was called to TPUSA’s headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, after a suspicious bag was discovered outside the building. Authorities later determined the bag was not a threat, and no injuries were reported. The incident occurred as staff and mourners gathered at the site in remembrance of Kirk.

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September 22, 2025
Health
News

Trump Proposes Individual Vaccines for Measles, Mumps, Rubella.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump recommended that the combined MMR vaccine, which covers measles, mumps, and rubella, should be taken as separate vaccines.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

📍WHEN & WHERE: During a press conference on autism on September 22.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The MMR, I think, should be taken separately. This is based on what I feel, the Mumps, Measles, and [Rubella], the three should be taken separately. And it seems to be that when you mix them, there could be a problem.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The FDA is also approving leucovorin, or folinic acid, to treat autism symptoms, and strongly recommending that pregnant women limit Tylenol use unless absolutely necessary.

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At a press conference on September 22, President Donald J. Trump suggested that the MMR vaccine, intended to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella, should be administered as three separate shots instead of a single combined dose. “The MMR, I think, should be taken separately,” Trump said. “This is based on what I feel, the Mumps, Measles, and [Rubella], the three should be taken separately. And it seems to be that when you mix them, there could be a problem.”

Trump argued there would be no downside to separating the doses and said it might even be preferable. He compared the situation to the chickenpox vaccine, which is typically administered alone. “The chickenpox is already separate, because when that got mixed in, I guess they made it four for a while, it really was bad. So they make chickenpox individually,” he explained.

Trump repeatedly stressed that he believes young children are given too many vaccines too close together, lamenting the possible side effects of subjecting them to “a vat of 80 different vaccines,” and recommended they be much more spaced out.

The press conference also featured a very strong recommendation against using Tylenol (acetaminophen), a.k.a. paracetamol, during pregnancy, due to its possible links to autism. Trump announced that the FDA would “strongly recommend that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary.” He said exceptions could include “cases of extremely high fever that you feel you can’t tough it out.”

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supported the new guidance and said doctors should only prescribe Tylenol to pregnant women when absolutely needed. He also suggested that autism could be related to folate deficiency during pregnancy.

Kennedy has recently drawn attention for his push to investigate potential environmental causes of autism. In April, he announced a federal initiative to launch a series of studies aimed at identifying specific toxins or exposures that could be contributing to the condition. While he has not directly blamed vaccines, Kennedy has stated that all potential causes, including pharmaceuticals and environmental chemicals, should be examined.

According to data from the CDC, autism rates in the U.S. have continued to rise, now affecting roughly one in 31 children, mostly boys. Kennedy has called the increase an epidemic and questioned whether the causes are being adequately studied. His efforts include plans to update safety labeling on common medications like Tylenol and to examine possible links between early childhood exposure to toxins such as aluminium and mercury—both used in vaccines—and developmental disorders.

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September 22, 2025
Health
News

Trump FDA Set to Approve New Drug for Autism in Medicaid-Covered Kids.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to approve a new use for leucovorin to treat children with cerebral folate deficiency and autistic symptoms.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and President Donald J. Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced on September 22, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “In the coming weeks, the FDA will approve leucovorin as a treatment for children with cerebral folate deficiency and autistic symptoms.” – FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, National Institutes for Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz

🎯IMPACT: States will be required to cover leucovorin through Medicaid and CHIP once the FDA label change occurs.

IN FULL

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will approve leucovorin for treating children with cerebral folate deficiency and symptoms of autism. This move, announced on Monday, highlights the potential benefits of leucovorin, also known as folinic acid, which is already used for cancer and anemia patients.

The announcement was initially made by FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, National Institutes for Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, and underscored by President Donald J. Trump, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and other officials at a Monday press conference on autism. They pointed to research suggesting the drug could aid children with folate deficiencies in improving verbal communication.

President Trump and Secretary Kennedy also stressed that they are recommending that pregnant women, in particular, should not take Tylenol, or acetaminophen (paracetamol), unless absolutely necessary, or give it to babies, citing potential links with autism. Use of ibuprofen, naproxen, and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during pregnancy is already discouraged due to the risk of birth defects.

President Trump is likely to get the greatest amount of pushback for his comments on vaccinations, saying they should be much more spaced out and stressing that the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, in particular, should be taken in separate shots.

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