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Kennedy Advocates for Stricter Sugar Regulations in Texas

3/4/2026

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed an audience in Austin, Texas, calling for stricter food-safety regulations on sugary beverages.
He questioned the safety of high-sugar drinks from Dunkin' and Starbucks while proposing changes to the food-ingredient approval system.
In North Carolina, Democrat Roy Cooper, a former governor, challenges Republican Michael Whatley for Senate control.
Whatley's Trump endorsement may energize Republican voters, while both candidates face challenges appealing to moderates.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed an audience in Austin, Texas, calling for stricter food-safety regulations on sugary beverages.
He questioned the safety of high-sugar drinks from Dunkin' and Starbucks while proposing changes to the food-ingredient approval system.
In North Carolina, Democrat Roy Cooper, a former governor, challenges Republican Michael Whatley for Senate control.
Whatley's Trump endorsement may energize Republican voters, while both candidates face challenges appealing to moderates.