Dr. Marty Makary Leaves the FDA

May 12, 2026, 19:35
ChinaPolitics

Introduction

Dr. Marty Makary is not the leader of the FDA anymore. Now, Kyle Diamantas is the temporary leader.

Main Body

Dr. Makary and the government leaders did not agree. They fought about fruit-flavored e-cigarettes. The government wanted to allow them, but Dr. Makary did not want to at first. Many groups were unhappy. Some groups wanted faster reviews for medicine. Drug companies were worried because the FDA changed its mind often. Many top workers left the FDA this year. Dr. Makary also did not agree with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. They had different ideas about milk and medicine. Dr. Makary tried to use AI to help the agency, but these changes might stop now.

Conclusion

Kyle Diamantas is the leader for now. The White House is looking for a new permanent leader.

Learning

⚡ Focus: The 'No' Pattern

In the text, we see how to say someone does not do something or does not agree. This is a key A2 skill.

1. The Simple 'Not'

  • Is not → (Example: Dr. Makary is not the leader).
  • Did not → (Example: They did not agree).

2. Using 'Did Not' for the Past When we use did not, the action word (verb) stays in its basic form. We don't change it to the past tense.

  • did not agreed ❌
  • did not agree ✅

3. Quick Word Swap Instead of saying "not agree," you can use a stronger word from the text:

  • Did not agree → Fought

4. Useful Words to Know

  • Temporary → For a short time (Not permanent).
  • Agency → A government office.

Vocabulary Learning

leader (n.)
person who is in charge of a group or organization
Example:The leader of the team organized the event.
temporary (adj.)
lasting for a short time, not permanent
Example:The temporary manager will be replaced next week.
government (n.)
the group of people who run a country
Example:The government announced new rules.
agree (v.)
to have the same opinion or decision
Example:They agree that the policy is fair.
fight (v.)
to argue or compete strongly
Example:They fight over the best strategy.
allow (v.)
to give permission for something
Example:The school allows students to use calculators.
unhappy (adj.)
not happy, feeling sad or dissatisfied
Example:She felt unhappy after the news.
faster (adj.)
moving or doing something more quickly
Example:He is faster than his brother.
medicine (n.)
a substance used to treat illness
Example:Medicine can help cure diseases.
different (adj.)
not the same as another
Example:The two plans are different.
ideas (n.)
thoughts or plans about something
Example:She shared many ideas during the meeting.
agency (n.)
an organization that works on behalf of others
Example:The agency will handle the application.
changes (n.)
things that become different over time
Example:The changes in policy surprised everyone.
stop (v.)
to end or cease an action
Example:They decided to stop smoking.
permanent (adj.)
lasting for a long time, not temporary
Example:The permanent lease will last for years.
White House (n.)
the official home of the U.S. president
Example:The White House hosted a press conference.