Dr. Ray Niaura, an expert in tobacco harm reduction at NYU, discussed Maine’s legislative proposals to raise taxes on cigarettes and reduced-risk products. He criticized the equalization of taxes on harm reduction products, arguing it undermines efforts to reduce smoking. Niaura highlighted that smoking disproportionately affects lower socioeconomic groups and small businesses. He emphasized the need for accurate communication about reduced-risk products, which have FDA authorization. Despite concerns about the tobacco industry’s credibility, Niaura believes regulation ensures product safety and encourages consumers to shift away from cigarettes.
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Matt Gagnon discusses the political landscape in Virginia and New Jersey, noting the significance of governor’s races following presidential elections.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that he ordered another strike on a small boat he accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, expanding what the Trump administration has declared is an "armed conflict" with cartels.
President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in an "armed conflict" with them, according to a Trump administration memo obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday, following recent U.S. strikes on boats in the Caribbean.