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Senators inquire about tobacco companies' lobbying activities following FDA policy changes

Six Democratic senators have requested information from two tobacco companies about their lobbying efforts with the Trump administration. This request comes after the FDA eased restrictions on flavored vaping products and granted marketing authorization to several items.

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A group of six Democratic senators sent letters to two tobacco companies on June 4, 2026, requesting information regarding their interactions with the Trump administration. This inquiry follows the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent decision to ease restrictions on vaping products. Last month, the FDA granted marketing authorization to four flavored vaping products and issued new guidance related to their sale.

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