Biden Delays Ban on Menthol Cigarettes

Biden Delays Ban on Menthol Cigarettes

The proposal had been years in the making, in an effort to curb death rates of Black smokers targeted by Big Tobacco. In an election year, the president’s worries about support among Black voters may have influenced the postponement.
Top US Senators Urge Stores to Stop Sellng Illicit Vapes

Top US Senators Urge Stores to Stop Sellng Illicit Vapes

Lawmakers want shopkeepers to remove e-cigarettes that were not authorized by the F.D.A. Retailers say it is not that simple.
White House Delays a Decision on Banning Menthol Cigarettes

White House Delays a Decision on Banning Menthol Cigarettes

The proposal has elicited mounting opposition from tobacco companies, Black activists worried about police enforcement and small businesses, as President Biden moves into an election year.