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Supporters of the bill argue that flavored tobacco is designed to entice youth with punchy flavors such as piña colada, strawberry banana and blueberry ice. They say the ban would work to protect the ...

It’s why Jansen spoke in favor of House Bill 1203, which would prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco, vapor or nicotine products in Washington. Such merchandise is designed to hook kids ...

Robert F Kennedy Jr has been accused of consuming nicotine pouches. Social media users are speculating that Robert F Kennedy Jr allegedly placed a nicotine pouch in his mouth while fielding ...

Robert F Kennedy Jr appeared to covertly place a nicotine pouch in his mouth during his Senate confirmation hearing. Mr Kennedy, nominated for the role of health secretary by Donald Trump ...

The Biden administration never finalized a ban on menthol cigarettes, and the Trump administration withdrew the proposal. The ...

Outgoing Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison doesn't believe Democrats should have kicked President Joe Biden off the presidential ticket.

We were building a race for Joe Biden,” Harrison told the news service. Harrison is set to pass on the reins to the next DNC chair Saturday, when committee members vote on the next person to ...