"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will heal their land."

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announcing a sweeping overhaul of U.S. nutrition guidelines under the Trump administration. Kennedy said the updated guidance moves away from the carbohydrate-heavy food pyramid and instead emphasizes protein, healthy fats and whole grains. He framed the shift as part of his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda, arguing that ultra-processed foods pose a threat to children’s health, the economy and national security. Kennedy also cited collaboration with the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics on the new guidelines. (The Los Angeles Times)

President Donald Trump, venting frustration at a retreat for House Republicans as he urged the party to reverse its political momentum ahead of the midterm elections. Trump blamed messaging failures for weak polling and warned that losing control of Congress could lead to another impeachment push by Democrats. (Bloomberg)

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, in renewing a statewide emergency declaration that allows Louisiana officials to fast-track contracts and bypass normal procurement rules to respond to cyber attacks. The order extends a state of emergency first declared in 2023, after a series of high-profile breaches exposed millions of records and disrupted essential services. (Nola.com)

Shelby Wieman, a spokesperson for Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, explaining why the governor did not grant any pardons or commutations at the end of 2025. The decision marked a break from recent practice: between 2019 and 2024, Polis granted clemency to at least eight people at the end of each year, often issuing more than 20 pardons and commutations annually. In 2021, the governor granted 1,351 pardons to people convicted of marijuana possession. (The Denver Post)