U.S. Surgeon General

Parents are challenging ed tech companies like Curriculum Associates over data privacy and screen time, citing excessive screen use as a public health crisis. A lawsuit led by the EdTech Law Center accuses the company of collecting and sharing student data without proper consent, while Curriculum Associates denies the claims and asserts compliance with data privacy laws.

A research project in rural Minnesota, led by Dr. Abbie Begnaud of the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota, aims to increase lung cancer screening rates by engaging rural clinics to identify eligible patients and schedule screenings. The initiative addresses barriers like limited access to imaging centers, higher smoking rates, and stigma around smoking in rural areas, where early detection could significantly improve survival rates.

President Trump accused Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) of disloyalty and political gamesmanship for opposing Surgeon General nominee Casey Means, urging Louisiana voters to replace him. Trump and Means' brother, Calley Means, criticized Cassidy for delaying her confirmation, while Trump later announced a new nominee, Nicole Saphier, and pressured GOP senators on tariff votes.

President Trump nominated Dr. Nicole Saphier as the next U.S. surgeon general, praising her work on breast cancer treatment and communication skills. He highlighted her ability to simplify complex health issues for the public.

Donald Trump announced Dr. Nicole Saphier, a Fox News contributor, as his new nominee for U.S. Surgeon General after retracting his previous nomination of Dr. Casey Means. The decision marks a shift in Trump's health policy leadership pick.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Dr. Nicole B. Saphier to serve as U.S. Surgeon General, replacing Casey Means. Saphier, a breast cancer specialist and Fox News contributor, is praised for her work in cancer treatment advocacy and health communication.

The transcript features an interview with former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams from the Trump administration on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on April 19, 2026. The interview discusses topics related to public health and his tenure in the Trump administration.