For nearly 100 years, AAP has been a trusted voice in children’s health. Whether it’s navigating a diagnosis, understanding vaccines, or just knowing what’s normal, we’re here to help. Thank you The Washington Post for highlighting our efforts.

Two critical labs at the #CDC were inexplicable targeted for closure in April. The #STD & viral #hepatitis laboratories are among the parts at the agency where terminations have been rescinded. statnews.com/2025/06/16/cdc…

The 17 members of a federal vaccine advisory committee, who were ousted last week, argued in an editorial published Monday that their abrupt dismissal has "left the U.S. vaccine program critically weakened." abcnews.link/jdtOQ04

“Musk’s Team Simply Did Not Understand the Data”: Maybe It Wasn’t a Great Idea to Let DOGE Loose on Social Security vanityfair.com/news/story/may…

Researchers who pursued anything that appeared to contradict President Trump's agenda in global health, race, gender identity, climate change and topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion saw their grants terminated. to.pbs.org/4n4MUAm

Jon Stewart on Israel’s “urgent" need to strike Iran, and MAGA's reluctance to fight a war abroad while lusting for civil war at home

Good morning. If the the Senate passes the Republican budget bill, 40% of American families - those with lower and middle incomes - will LOSE money. They will become poorer. But the richest families will get an average $270,000 tax cut. Because they only care about the rich.

The approval ratings are tanking so bad, even Harry Enten has to recognize it.

NEW: It looks like Palantir is helping Trump build a mega-database of Americans' private information so he can target and spy on his enemies, or anyone. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and I are demanding answers directly from Palantir.

Comptroller Brad lander was just arrested by ICE at federal plassa.

Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife. While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE. This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.

Masked federal agents just illegally arrested New York City’s elected Comptroller. Outrageous. The Trump Administration went after Brad Lander for asking this simple question: “Do you have a warrant?” By asking this question, Brad was standing up for the basic rights of all

Masked ICE agents just violently arrested a US citizen —and elected official — for simply asking to see a judicial warrant. This is authoritarianism. Comptroller Lander must be released immediately.

Trump considers strike on Iran ahead of crucial Situation Room meeting axios.com/2025/06/17/tru…

TIME TO 'KETCHUP': @Kraftbrand is realigning itself with the Donald J. Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative spurred on by Secretary Kennedy, making a big change to its products over the next two years.

Hi, it’s Meg again. Brad is still in ICE custody. We are grateful to the many friends, supporters, and allies who have gathered in Federal Plaza. Together we are standing up for those with no voice.

Historians are really going to struggle to explain how wartime "diplomacy" was handled in cartoon fashion on Truth Social. axios.com/2025/06/17/tru…

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Democrats at all levels of government are being manhandled and arrested under President Trump's orders by masked federal agents. This has gone way beyond any possible red lines that any voters might have imagined in 2024. Congress and the courts need to intervene, right now.

Rural hospitals across the U.S. — many already hanging by a thread — could take a serious hit if a proposed Medicaid cut in the Senate’s domestic spending bill is signed into law. nbcnews.com/health/health-…