SEE IT: SNAP advocate defends taxpayer-funded Coca-Cola in fiery exchange with GOP lawmaker on waste

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, sparred with a SNAP policy advocate during a House Oversight subcommittee hearing Thursday, pressing her to answer whether Americans “need Coca-Cola to survive” and whether taxpayer-funded food benefits should pay for sugary sodas. The exchange came as lawmakers examined waste, fraud and abuse … Read more

Abe Foxman, advocate for American Jews as longtime head of Anti-Defamation League, dies at 86

NEW YORK — Abraham H. Foxman, who was a forceful advocate for American Jews as national director of the Anti-Defamation League for nearly three decades, has died, the ADL said Sunday. He was 86. The ADL said in a statement that it “deeply mourns the loss of our longtime national director,” without providing details about … Read more

Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas has been vocal advocate for marijuana legalization

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas has carved out a reputation as a fierce and outspoken advocate during her political career. One issue, in particular, has been at the forefront of her agenda: legalization of marijuana, which she says disproportionately affects members of the African American community. She felt so strongly about the … Read more

GOP rising star demands abortion advocate name ‘favorite’ method in hearing clash

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A House judiciary hearing in the House of Representatives grew tense on Tuesday when Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, pressed an American University scholar in graphic detail on which abortion procedure she would list as her favorite. “What’s your favorite type of abortion?” Gill asked Jessica Waters, a … Read more

Body acceptance advocate discusses her decision to take GLP-1 weight loss drugs

Outspoken body acceptance advocate Katie Sturino, who is the founder of Megababe Beauty, explains why it was a difficult decision for her to start taking weight loss drugs. She’s joined by psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma who breaks down what people should do before taking a GLP-1 and the impact of societal pressure. Source link

U.S. citizens once held by Iran advocate for Americans still behind bars

U.S. citizens once held by Iran advocate for Americans still behind bars – CBS News Watch CBS News Earlier this week, CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan spoke with former hostages held by Iran. Brennan joins “The Takeout” with a preview of the conversation. Source link