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Trump's Surgeon General Nominee Faces Senate Scrutiny

2/26/2026

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Dr. Casey Means, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, faced Senate scrutiny.
The hearing focused on her views of mifepristone and in-person prescription questions.
Means did not state whether mifepristone should require an in-person prescription, citing doctor-patient conversations.
She acknowledged medication risks, including hormonal contraceptives, and said informed consent is crucial amid healthcare challenges.

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Dr. Casey Means, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, faced Senate scrutiny.
The hearing focused on her views of mifepristone and in-person prescription questions.
Means did not state whether mifepristone should require an in-person prescription, citing doctor-patient conversations.
She acknowledged medication risks, including hormonal contraceptives, and said informed consent is crucial amid healthcare challenges.