Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company in the world, announced it will remove artificial dyes from all its U.S. food and beverage products by mid-2026. ⁠
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The change will affect a wide range of well-known brands across its portfolio, including Nesquik, DiGiorno, Stouffer’s, Lean Cuisine, Toll House, and Gerber. Nestlé also owns Coffee-Mate, Hot Pockets, Drumstick, and pet food brands like Purina ONE and Fancy Feast. ⁠
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The move follows similar pledges by Kraft Heinz and General Mills, and aligns with public support: an AP-NORC poll found that about two-thirds of Americans favor removing synthetic additives from processed foods.⁠
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Nestlé previously pledged in 2015 to eliminate artificial colors, but did not follow through fully. The company now says 90% of its U.S. portfolio is dye-free, though some products, like Nesquik Banana Strawberry milk, still contain Red 3. ⁠
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary plan to announce a proposal to phase out eight petroleum-based synthetic food dyes from the U.S. market. The move, part of Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, would initiate a regulatory process requiring public notice and agency review. The dyes are currently used in many food products across the country and would likely be replaced with natural alternatives.⁠
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The FDA permits 36 color additives in food, including eight synthetic ones. In January, the agency announced a future ban on Red 3, citing cancer risks found in animal studies. Kennedy has previously supported state-level bans on dyes in school meals, including yellow Nos. 5 and 6 and red No. 40, which are still approved by the FDA.⁠
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While the FDA states that “most children have no adverse effects when consuming foods containing color additives,” it acknowledges that some evidence links the dyes to hyperactivity and attention issues in certain children. Other regions, including Europe and Canada, already require warning labels or use natural substitutes instead.⁠
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President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to accept a 13-year-old Boeing 747-8 from Qatar’s royal family for temporary use as Air Force One, according to unnamed sources cited by ABC News. ⁠
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The jet, described by Trump as a “very public and transparent transaction,” is expected to be modified by the U.S. Air Force for presidential use before being transferred to the Trump Presidential Library Foundation by January 2029. ⁠
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Trump previously toured the aircraft in Florida, and the estimated $400 million plane will be outfitted with security upgrades by L3Harris.⁠
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The legality of the arrangement has drawn scrutiny due to constitutional restrictions on gifts from foreign governments. ⁠
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According to sources, Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House counsel David Warrington concluded that because the gift is directed to the government and not conditioned on an official act, it does not violate the emoluments clause or federal bribery laws. ⁠
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Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration is following “all applicable laws,” while Qatar’s Ministry of Defense is still in talks with the Pentagon regarding the handover.⁠
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Democratic lawmakers responded critically. Sen. Chuck Schumer posted, “Nothing says ‘America First’ like Air Force One, brought to you by Qatar,” while Rep. Adam Schiff referenced the Constitution’s Title of Nobility clause. ⁠
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Trump, meanwhile, argued that rejecting the gift would be “stupid” and claimed Democrats want taxpayers to “pay TOP DOLLAR” instead. ⁠
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The current Air Force One fleet, contracted for replacement since 2018, has faced delays, with new jets not expected until 2027.⁠
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President Donald Trump’s newly released budget plan calls for a $163 billion cut to nondefense spending while increasing the defense budget to $1.01 trillion. ⁠
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The Department of Homeland Security would receive $175 billion to fund expanded border security. The proposal targets “woke” and “radical left” programs and seeks to eliminate funding for climate initiatives, DEI efforts, and agencies such as the National Endowment for the Arts and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.⁠
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The Department of Education would lose $12 billion, with funding shifted toward charter schools. Health and Human Services would see a $33.3 billion cut, eliminating grants for mental health, substance abuse, and chronic illness prevention. ⁠
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The EPA faces a $5 billion reduction, with climate programs slashed and limited investment in clean water. Several international aid programs, including disaster relief and peacekeeping, would be eliminated or severely cut.⁠
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Despite widespread cuts, the Department of Defense receives a $113.3 billion boost, with pledges to dismantle DEI and climate programs. The VA would gain $5.4 billion for healthcare and records upgrades, while NASA’s budget would drop by $6 billion, with funding redirected to lunar and Mars exploration. ⁠
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The budget also includes increases for rural development, food inspection, and FAA modernization, while scaling back social programs, housing support, and job training initiatives.⁠
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