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CiVL News: Apr 21, 2026, 1:05 PM PDT -- Fertilizer Conflicts, Pancreatic Breakthroughs, and a Pastor on Trial

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Here's your latest episode from the Reason Magazine CiVL News Roundup produced by CiVL.com.

This episode examines a potential conflict of interest in US trade policy and a legal challenge to free speech in Northern Ireland. We also cover medical breakthroughs in pancreatic cancer treatment and a high-profile resignation from the Trump administration.

• Jamieson Greer, US Trade Representative, previously lobbied for policies that increased fertilizer prices for American farmers.

• A 77-year-old pastor faces charges in Northern Ireland for preaching near a hospital, despite not mentioning abortion.

• Former Senator Ben Sasse, diagnosed with Stage Four pancreatic cancer, is in a clinical trial for daraxonrasib, which has shown promising results.

• Revolution Medicines' daraxonrasib approximately doubled overall sur ... 

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