The Daily Brief - May 12, 2026

FDA chief resigns, inflation rises, mayor in southern California pleads guilty to being a foreign agent, and more

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FDA Chief Resigns

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary resigned today after clashing with the Trump administration over flavored e-cigarettes.

Dr. Marty Makary

Makary was confirmed in March 2025 and oversaw a tenure marked by senior-staff turnov…