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Parents call on FDA for path forward after Duchenne's gene therapy pause

The Food and Drug Administration has paused distribution of the gene therapy Elevidys following the death of a third patient receiving treatment for muscular dystrophy. Alison and William Small are urging the agency to restore access to the drug, the only FDA-approved treatment for Duchenne's muscular dystrophy. Speaking to 'Morning in America,' the Smalls call for transparency and a clear path forward from federal regulators. They say families affected by Duchenne's deserve to understand the risks and that many believe the treatment is worth fighting for. Solve the daily Crossword