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The Biden administration said they will delay their proposed menthol cigarette ban until after the 2024 election. The Food and Drug Administration has attempted to ban the product several times before; however, increased pressure from Big Tobacco and certain members of Congress has delayed the move in the past.
Research shows that Black Americans prefer menthol cigarettes to regular ones, and many feel that a ban will hurt the community.
Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams joined FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony days after the announcement to weigh in on the debate over banning the flavored cigarette.
Dr. Adams, who favors the ban, explained why menthol cigarettes are much harder to quit than regular ones, why minority groups prefer them, and why young Americans gravitate toward e-cigarettes.
The segment that aired this week on the regular weekday version of the Rundown only included a small portion of the interview.
On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, and not just learn more about the menthol debate, but also look back at the country’s reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic and how he feels politics negatively impacts health policy.
 
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Following his recent visit to China, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to the Middle East this week, marking his seventh trip to the region since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. The tour concluded with Sec. Blinken urging Hamas to accept the latest ceasefire proposal. President and Founder of Eurasia Group Ian Bremmer discusses the difficulty of negotiating with Hamas and explains why he believes a two-state solution is not possible until a permanent ceasefire is achieved.

National Decision Day was earlier this week, yet a botched rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has left millions of students in the dark about their financial aid status. The new system has been riddled with technical issues that have upended the college admission process. Meanwhile, Richard Cordray, the leader of the Federal Student Aid office, announced he will depart the office in June. Personal Finance Reporter at the Wall Street Journal Oyin Adedoyin joins to discuss why thousands of students cannot complete the form correctly and how this will affect the decision process for thousands of individuals.
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While many pro-Palestinian protests across the country called for a ceasefire in Gaza, there were demonstrators who preached hatred and messages of anti-Semitism. This spurred House Republicans to pass a bill adopting a more fleshed-out definition of anti-Semitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. The bill passed; however, some Democrats and Republicans who voted against the measure say it could infringe upon free speech. Journalist and author Batya Ungar-Sargon talks about why the bill had detractors and what impact it could really have on Americans’ free speech.
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On Thursday morning, President Joe Biden stated that violent protests aren't welcome in the United States in response to anti-Israel demonstrations continuing to disrupt college campuses. Hundreds of individuals at Columbia University in New York were arrested earlier in the week, and officers in riot gear broke up the encampment at UCLA in a tense overnight exchange. FOX News Sunday anchor and host of the Living the Bream podcast, Shannon Bream, joins to discuss the latest regarding the protests and the second week of former President Donald Trump's New York hush money trial.
Bobby Joe Long killed at least ten women during a spree that lasted for months in 1984. Lisa McVey survived being kidnapped, assaulted, and raped by Bobby Joe Long in November of 1984, and with the information gathered by her, the police were able to capture the serial killer. Her story is now chronicled in the new FOX Nation series "Surviving A Serial Killer," host of the special and The Faulkner Focus. Harris Faulkner joins the Rundown to discuss Lisa's harrowing tale and what it was like to interview her for the special, and she touches upon the tenth anniversary of Outnumbered on FOX News.
Plus, commentary from the host of the “Kennedy Saves The World” podcast, Kennedy.

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Both law enforcement and government officials are warning that there are groups of outside agitators that are pushing the protests towards violence. There are also reports that left-wing activist groups are the ones supplying protestors with funding and direction to operate the protests.

FOX's John Saucier speaks with Madison Alworth, FOX Business Network correspondent reporting from New York University, who says there is evidence that various activist groups are funding the protests, even paying the protestors to agitate.

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Revisiting a campaign promise this week, President Biden announced that he would have his administration review federal marijuana restrictions, potentially reclassifying it as a Schedule III substance. Currently listed as a Schedule I substance by the Drug Enforcement Agency, marijuana possession can lead to serious jail time at the federal level. 31 states have already decriminalized marijuana, with supporters touting medical benefits as well as tax incentives for states. Former Governor of Arkansas and former Administrator of the DEA, Asa Hutchinson, joins the Rundown to discuss what reclassification could mean for the legality of the drug, how it could lead to more comprehensive studies of cannabis, and the impact it would have for those charged with possession.
China remains the United States' fiercest competitor. Last month, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Bejing to try and mend strained economic and diplomatic relations. Lawmakers have been increasingly concerned about American dependence on China for their everyday good, with senators working on a plan to bolster trade partnerships with Latin America and the Caribbean. Democratic Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) co-sponsored the bill and joined the podcast to discuss why the U.S. fears a growing conflict with China and why trade relationships outside China will benefit the nation.
Plus, commentary from FOX News Medical Contributor and Professor at New York University Langone Health, Dr. Marc Siegel.

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