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US government overhauls the childhood vaccine schedule in unprecedented move

Federal health officials are attempting to make the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule more like that of Denmark. Experts say the decision lacks scientific backing.

LiveScience

Trump administration to freeze billions in childcare funding in five states

The White House is pointing to reports of social services fraud in Minnesota to threaten funding for child care around the country.

Axios

America’s pediatricians reel as government slashes vaccine requirements for children

Among those left on the recommended-for-everyone list are measles, whooping cough, polio, tetanus, chickenpox and HPV.

Fortune

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After judge's ruling, HHS authorized to resume sharing some Medicaid data with deportation officers

The nation’s health department can resume sharing the personal data of certain Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials

The Independent UK

'You're the Next Charlie Kirk': Nick Shirley Targeted With Death Threats After Minnesota Investigation

Independent journalist Nick Shirley says he's receiving death threats and warned he'll be "Kirked" after exposing alleged multi‑million dollar fraud in Minnesota daycare centres.

International Business Times

Minnesota Counters Viral Child Care Fraud Claims, Confirming Kids Were Present During 8 of 9 Inspections

Minnesota disputes viral child care fraud claims, confirming 8 of 9 inspected centres are operating as expected.

International Business Times UK

Minnesota has less than 1 week to provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe

Minnesota officials are rushing to provide information to the Trump administration about child care providers and parents receiving federal funds

The Independent UK

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A major vaccine measure will disappear in 2026 and the Trump administration are celebrating

Sounds like there's going to be a lot of dead kids in 2026.

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Trump Accused Of Forcing Women Out Of The Workforce After Freezing Federal Childcare Payments

Trump's administration froze federal childcare funding nationwide, sparking legal battles, economic hardship for families and childcare centres, and accusations that the policy will force women out of the workforce.

International Business Times UK

Trump administration reportedly freezes all childcare payments to all states

Trump official says funds will be released ‘only when states prove they are being spent legitimately’

The Guardian - US

US Judge Allows ICE Access to Medicaid Records, Democrats 'Disappointed' With the Ruling

A federal judge has ruled the Trump administration can share Medicaid data with ICE, sparking fierce opposition from Democrats concerned over immigrant privacy and healthcare access.

International Business Times UK

Trump Freezes Minnesota Childcare Cash Following $9B Fraud Claims: 'We Have Turned off the Money Spigot'

Federal authorities freeze childcare payments to Minnesota following a £7.4 billion fraud scandal, demanding comprehensive audits and stricter evidence requirements to combat systemic financial abuse.

International Business Times UK

In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.

President Donald Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services

The Independent UK

Gender-affirming care rules create legal quagmire, critics say - Roll Call

Proposals that would sharply limit pediatric gender-affirming care could face host of legal challenges, lawyers and civil rights groups say.

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Reason

Trump's Marijuana Order Vindicates Longstanding Criticism of the Plant's Legal Classification

In addition to its symbolic significance, rescheduling the drug will facilitate research and provide tax relief to state-licensed cannabis suppliers.

The Independent UK

More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care

Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector general over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people

Axios

Chaos could be coming for children's vaccines

Copying Denmark's schedule could effectively gut vaccine manufacturers' legal protections.

The Independent UK

US awards no-bid contract to Denmark scientists studying hepatitis B vaccine in African babies

The Trump administration has awarded a $1.6 million, no-bid contract a Danish university to study hepatitis B vaccinations on newborns in Africa

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International Business Times UK

Female, Breastfeed, Black & More: Trump Blocks 200 Words From Head Start Applications

Court documents show the Trump administration told Head Start providers to remove nearly 200 words like female, women, and disability from funding requests.

International Business Times UK

Trump Admin Claims Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Is 'Unsafe', What It Means for Trans Kids

The Trump administration says gender-affirming care for minors is unsafe and is moving to restrict federal funding, sparking fierce backlash from doctors, advocates and families of transgender children.

Reason

Trump Orders the 'Expeditious' Reclassification of Marijuana

The long-awaited move will facilitate medical research and provide tax relief to the cannabis industry, but it falls far short of legalization.

Axios

Trump green-lights these "no charge" marijuana products for Medicare enrollees

Marijuana use among older adults in the U.S. is growing fast.

The Guardian - US

Trump administration unveils plans to end gender-affirming care for minors

Proposal would ban use of Medicaid funds to cover puberty blockers, hormone treatments or surgical procedures

The Guardian - US

American Academy of Pediatrics loses government funding after criticizing RFK Jr

Cuts, which affect projects focused on issues including early identification of autism, made without prior notice to AAP

Reason

Trump's Plan To Reclassify Marijuana Would Leave Federal Prohibition Essentially Untouched

The main practical benefits would be tax relief for the cannabis industry and fewer barriers to medical research.

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