RFK Jr. Targets Psychiatric Drug Overuse, Abbott Funding Threat, Ramses II Discovery

Top headlines for Thursday, May 7, 2026

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveils a new HHS “deprescribing” initiative targeting the overuse of SSRIs and other psychiatric drugs, especially for children; Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatens to pull state funding over a Muslim-only Eid celebration planned at a city-owned waterpark in Grand Prairie; and Pastor Larry Ragland apologizes after Rep. Eric Burlison denied claims about a supposed UFO disclosure warning tied to spiritual deception.

00:11 RFK Jr. rolls out 'deprescribing' initiative during SSRI summit
01:06 Texas Gov. threatens to pull funding over waterpark event
02:00 Larry Ragland apologizes after congressman disputes UFO briefing
02:51 Archaeologists uncover statue thought to be Ramses II
03:44 Ruben Saenz becomes new president of UMC Council of Bishops
04:32 Adam Hamilton campaign gets over $1M in donations in first week
05:26 Nick Vujicic doc ‘No Limbs, No Limits’ explores faith, family

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