Funding & Policy Concerns - HHS's decision to halt funding raises concerns about alignment with their agenda, particularly regarding programs focused on infant deaths, birth defects, prenatal substance exposure, and teen mental health [1][2] - The lack of clear, evidence-based reasons for pulling funding suggests potential retaliation rather than scientific decision-making [3] - Concerns exist that funding cuts may be due to disagreements with the AAP on policies not supported by evidence, setting an unhealthy precedent [6] - HHS is criticized for fighting against identity-based language, including references to racial disparities and the term "pregnant people" [8] Public Health & Vaccine Issues - There's a concern about attacks on children's health, starting with vaccines and the measles epidemic [10] - Misinformation about vaccines, such as claims about the measles vaccine being "leaky" or contaminated, contributes to public health issues [11] - Measles has resurged in America, with approximately 2,000 cases across 43 states, nearing the loss of elimination status [13] - The high number of measles cases, the highest since 1992, demonstrates the impact of misinformation from sources like RFK Jr, despite the availability of a safe vaccine [14] Gender Affirming Care - The administration's moves to ban gender affirming care for transgender young people, even where legal, are concerning [15] - Equating gender affirming care to malpractice is a falsehood, as evidence shows appropriate care can lower rates of depression and suicide risk for some adolescents [15][16] - Decisions about gender affirming care are individualized, cautious, and based on a child's overall health, not made overnight [16][18] - Marginalization of the transgender population is a concern, and spreading falsehoods about gender affirming care is frustrating [18][19]

Economic Outlook - Innovation and entrepreneurship are expected to face challenges due to funding cuts and immigration restrictions [1] Policy Impact - Donald Trump's policies are anticipated to negatively impact innovation and entrepreneurship [1]

Government & Legal - Municipal lawyers are challenging funding cuts by the Trump administration, expanding beyond traditional duties [1]

As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, President Trump promises he'll slash more funding and carry out more firings. He says he'll target Democrats with those cuts. But in his rush to inflict maximum pain on the opposing party, there's already been plenty of backtracking, mirroring some of what we saw and the chaos of Doge cuts earlier this year.The latest confusion coming at the CDC where over a thousand employees were sent layoff notices on Friday. But the Washington Post reporting that ...