Key US senator investigates fda over rare-disease drug denials

Republican launches investigation into Trump admin FDA denials

Senator Ron Johnson said he's launched an investigation into the FDA over the agency's recent denials of treatments for rare diseases.

Key US senator investigates fda over rare-disease drug denials

WASHINGTON — A key U.S. Republican senator said he’s launched an investigation into the Food and Drug Administration’s recent denials of treatments for rare diseases, adding political pressure on an agency that’s already in turmoil.