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US Officials Dispute FDA Jurisdiction on Food Safety
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sparred over regulatory responsibilities during a political summit. Rollins argued cyclosporiasis is an FDA issue, while Mullin defended ICE's traffic stops despite Trump’s urging to halt them.
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The Hill
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday did not address whether immigration agents will halt traffic stops in response to a call from President Trump to continue the practice, instead attacking Democrats he said have helped the public “defy” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
2026-07-15 15:36 UTC
The Hill
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins at the second annual Hill Nation Summit on Wednesday said cyclosporiasis, a a gastrointestinal illness that can lead to explosive diarrhea, is an issue for the FDA to deal with, and not her agency. She also urged people to make sure they are washing their leafy g
2026-07-15 15:48 UTC