McDonald’s USA announced this week that it’s pouring $200 million into regenerative farm practices — the largest McDonald’s investment in regenerative agriculture to date. The move has been hailed as a win for the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, since these practices enhance soil health and make synthetic chemicals and fertilizers far less necessary. “Thank you, [McDonald’s], for committing a record $200 million investment into regenerative agriculture. This is a big win for regenerative grazing practices, habitat restoration, water and wildlife conservation,” Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on X. Thank you, @McDonalds, for committing a record $200 million investment into regenerative agriculture. This is a big win for regenerative grazing practices, habitat restoration, water and wildlife conservation. ?? pic.twitter.com/9f6mrFBV3Y — Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) September 17, 2025 McDonald’s, which is the largest fast food chain in the nation, is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and others to invest more than $200 million over the next seven years in regenerative grazing practices, habitat restoration, and water and wildlife conservation on cattle ranches spanning 4 million acres across up to 38 states, a press release from the company outlines. The investment, McDonald’s said, shows the company’s “continued commitment to responsible beef sourcing and stewardship of natural resources.” Calley Means, an advisor to Kennedy, said on X, “McDonald’s invests $200 million to shift supply chain to more regenerative practices. Soil Health and regenerative practices are a true win-win between MAHA advocates and large companies. These moves should be celebrated.” “My takeaway from a lot of engagement with food companies FWIW – this commitment to soil health is real,” Means added. “These companies depend on their soil and have a major economic interest in evolving/improving practices. Soil healthy and regenerative principles are a key theme of the MAHA report. The actions of McDonald’s are significant here and represent a roadmap about how we can drive real change.” My takeaway from a lot of engagement with food companies FWIW – this commitment to soil health is real. These companies depend on their soil and have a major economic interest in evolving/improving practices. Soil healthy and regenerative principles are a key theme of the MAHA… — Calley Means (@calleymeans) September 16, 2025 HHS has already witnessed a number of major food companies voluntarily make MAHA changes, such as dropping synthetic food dyes, or halting the use of high fructose corn syrup. Related: Vax Panel Reviewing Childhood Vaccine Schedule. Here’s What They’ll Vote On.

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Lexi Kuenzle, a 33-year-old nurse at Englewood Health in New Jersey, was suspended from her job after confronting bariatric surgeon Dr. Matthew Jung for his alleged comments regarding Charlie Kirk’s assassination.According to her testimony, Jung celebrated Kirk’s death, claiming he “deserved it," during a discussion at the nurses' station in front of colleagues and a patient on a stretcher. But when Kuenzle reported the incident to hospital management and shared the story on her personal Instagram account, she was immediately suspended without pay and urged by a union representative to seek other employment.On September 13, Kuenzle filed a lawsuit against Englewood Health, Dr. Jung, and others, alleging religious discrimination based on her Christian faith, retaliation for whistleblowing under the Conscientious Employee Protection Act, violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, and creation of a hostile work environment.Thankfully, just two days after filing, Lexi was reinstated to her position with full back pay, and Dr. Jung resigned from his role as a bariatric surgeon at the hospital. But Lexi is moving forward with the lawsuit.On a recent episode of “The Glenn Beck Program,” Glenn invited Lexi to share her deepest concerns over what the scandal has revealed about our current state of health care. — (@) “What if a patient comes into the hospital, and, you know, they’re wearing a Charlie Kirk shirt or any type of shirt that the doctor does not agree with? Now we raise the question: Is this patient going to be treated the same?” she tells Glenn.Lexi’s comments remind Glenn of a story from 1981. “I often think of what Reagan said after he was shot. He’s on the table; he’s almost dead … and right as they’re putting him under, he says, ‘Hang on just a second. I’m assuming all of you are Republicans,’ and the Democrat main doctor said, ‘Sir, we are all Republicans today.”’“That is the way we should be,” he says.Nobody in need of medical care, he argues, should ever have to ask the question: “Because you politically differ from me, am I less than a human being? Am I less of an important patient to you because of my political stance?”“Exactly. This is way beyond politics,” says Lexi.“I am so proud of you and so pleased to be able to say good job. I mean, that took real guts,” says Glenn.To hear the full interview, watch the video above.Want more from Glenn Beck?To enjoy more of Glenn’s masterful storytelling, thought-provoking analysis, and uncanny ability to make sense of the chaos, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

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