My colleague @cmkelly.bsky.social describes how gutting protections from cancer-causing pollution, and slashing cancer research and treatment, threatens the health of Americans, including our kids.

Millions of Americans will experience "premium shock" when their insurance premiums double or even quadruple in the coming year. @neeratanden.bsky.social explains the health care battle at the center of this shutdown.

I hope to see you there!

In just the past year, electricity prices have jumped more than twice the rate of inflation—and this is only the beginning. The Trump administration should be protecting our wallets, not paying off his billionaire buddies.

New memo points to the Trump administration's assault on cancer research, access to care, and affordable treatments. www.finance.senate.gov/ranking-memb...

My colleague @nzmurphy.bsky.social explains how Republicans are holding the government and families’ health care hostage by refusing to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits. And how they are misleading the public. ⬇️

Your health coverage is at the center of this shutdown fight. @emily-gee.bsky.social explains what's at stake:

The Trump administration is eliminating the data on food insecurity in America instead of putting food in the bellies of hungry kids.

Here’s my article on how a government shutdown works. Shutdowns are complicated, and each shutdown is different. Some things stay open. Some stay open for a bit and eventually close. Some close immediately. I did my best to explain it all here:

Trump's deployment of masked federal agents into LA, DC, and Chicago is straight from the authoritarian playbook—just ask the people of Hong Kong and Venezuela.

NEW: Per multiple sources, HHS employees received a message 20 minutes ago saying that Trump opposes a gov shutdown. "Unfortunately, Democrats are blocking this Continuing Resolution in the US Senate due to unrelated policy demands." One source called it "the most overtly political message" yet.

When hospitals merge under religious directives, patients can lose options. Our new @americanprogress.bsky.social report calls for stronger antitrust oversight.

Every family deserves affordable health care. Instead, Republican policies are driving costs higher. Join @americanprogressaction.org 9/29 at 4pm ET for remarks from Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and a panel discussion on what's at stake if Congress fails to act. www.americanprogressaction.org/events/the-t...

ACIP votes today on whether the pediatric vaccine schedule should be updated to reflect that the combined MMRV vaccine is not recommended for children < 4, reducing parental choice, posing barriers, & not based on new data. Such action would eliminate coverage by the Vaccines for Children program.

CDC's ACIP is about to discuss a potential delay in administering the hep B shot to newborns — here's what's at stake (we're tuning in and will be updating) w/ @elaineywchen.bsky.social www.statnews.com/2025/09/18/c...

"commit in advance"

Dr. Monarez and Dr. Houry stand up for science. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

With the increased frequency and intensity of climate change-driven extreme heat and cold events, Americans can no longer rely on natural gas and coal. Learn more: www.americanprogress.org/article/clea...

As RFK Jr. slashes cancer prevention & treatment, Trump’s EPA weakens pollution limits, & the One Big Beautiful Bill strips away health care & clean energy incentives, Americans are losing protections against cancer-causing pollution. See CAP analysis ⬇️ www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

NEW: President Trump and RFK Jr. promised to “Make America Healthy Again” but the administration’s assault on environmental safeguards will expose kids and families to more cancer-causing pollution as RFK Jr. cuts cancer research and treatment: www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

The Trump administration’s agenda, alongside the MAHA Commission’s Make Our Children Healthy Again strategy report, will not make American kids healthier. In fact, they will further endanger children’s health. Read CAP's analysis: www.americanprogress.org/article/what...

RFK Jr. is right that we aren't doing enough to keep kids healthy. But the MAHA commission's new report is filled with false & misleading claims and fails to address children's real needs @amprogg.bsky.social sky.social's Don Berwick explores the data for @usnews.com www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...

@drjudystone.bsky.social highlights the personal and societal costs of measles, including stress and lost wages for caregivers and strain on health care systems. How many parents can afford to quarantine their kids for 21 days after measles exposure? www.forbes.com/sites/judyst...

Thank you to Portland’s @nbcnews.com affiliate KGW for amplifying grandparentsforvaccines.com Our grandkids are at risk for contracting serious, deadly diseases. Please join us- we cannot let that happen! youtu.be/MclU7s4YE_g

RFK Jr. claims to be taking on Big Pharma, yet he supported congressional Republicans' OBBBA—legislation that shields the top-selling cancer treatment drugs from Medicare negotiation.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will increase the uninsured population by millions. ➡️ Every state. ➡️ Every congressional district. See the breakdown: www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

Inside Medicine just broke the news that RFK jr. is again trying to pack the CDC’s vaccine committee with allies. We need vetting on these people. They vote on legally binding national vaccine policy. Read and contribute to the crowdsourcing! insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-r...

NEW analysis on the GOP megabill's core policy choice: each millionaire's tax cut is paid for by taking away health insurance from 4 people while reducing health care benefits from many others.

"Robert Kennedy has elevated conspiracy theorists, crackpots, and grifters to make life or death decisions about the healthcare of the American people."

Republican Sen. Cassidy points out a conflict of interest for Kennedy's nominees to a vaccine approval: They make money as anti-vaccine experts.

MAHA diehards will talk for days about seed oils and the need for healthy food—but the actual policy they fought for makes healthy food HARDER to access.

calling out RFK Jr for taking away health care, science, and technology.

"This report sets examples of Kennedy’s costly, chaotic, and corrupt actions from EVERY DAY he has served as Secretary." From Feb 13- Sept 4. 203 days of sowing chaos and spreading misinformation; dismantling HHS research, prevention and health care and more. www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/do...

CDC employees standing up and walking out in light of the mass shootings, firings, and *waves hands in the air* everything else. #USAnotRFK Lets gooooo

A blatant example of RFK Jr's abuse of authority and willingness to take any measure necessary to fulfill his own personal agenda at the expense of Americans’ health and wellbeing. We are all at risk. www.statnews.com/2025/08/28/c...

Overreliance on gas and coal to maintain electricity grid reliability during dangerous heat waves and cold snaps is falling short and could lead to more widespread power outages. READ why we need a diverse array of clean energy sources: www.americanprogress.org/article/clea...

Young children are at high risk of serious complications from COVID-19. Now parents will face more challenges getting their kids COVID vaccines, having to jump through hoops for approval. And they could find vaccines no longer covered by their health insurance plans. www.cnbc.com/2025/08/27/f...

I've said it before & I'll say it again. The kids & families that endure these tragedies will never be the same. We force them to endure horrific, deeply altering trauma bc we fail to make the policy decisions that could prevent this. It's way past time to take action.

My guest essay for The New York Times is live. I break down how flawed science creates the illusion of a vaccine-autism link—and how these manipulations distort public trust. Read the full essay, ‘The Playbook Used to ‘Prove’ Vaccines Cause Autism.’ #NYT #VaccineSafety #Autism #ScienceCommunication

As @cccllc.bsky.social explains, it will take a whole-of-society response to ensure our children are protected from the impacts of extreme heat and have the save future they deserve. To learn more, watch a recording of our recent event: www.americanprogress.org/events/reach...

Vaccine Integrity Project presents reassuring data on #vaccines for upcoming respiratory virus season The new data reveal no notable safety or effectiveness issues. www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...

Extreme heat is more than just an inconvenience in classrooms—it is a barrier to students' ability to focus and learn. Our schools deserve better and must be equipped to properly combat extreme heat.

After the shooting at CDC, Sen. Blumenthal is calling for HHS Secretary Kennedy to fire Dr. Robert Malone — whose Substack posts and other writings are objectively unhinged and tinged with violence — from ACIP and restore the expert panel Kennedy gutted. www.hsgac.senate.gov/wp-content/u...

RFK Jr keeps finding new ways to cast doubt on vaccine safety. If he follows the approach he used with ACIP, he will appoint people with limited vaccine expertise and credentials, conflicts of interest, and personal agendas. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

A Danish study of more than 1.2 million children over more than two decades found that aluminum ingredients in vaccines do not increase health risks for children. www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/au...

In a single act, Trump is undoing significant portions of the health coverage gains of the last 60 years.

Excited to share that I've teamed up with @pbshoemaker.bsky.social & a bunch of brilliant people to host what's sure to be a great chat on Aug 13 @ 12:30pm ET re: how to protect kids from extreme heat amid federal rollbacks on climate prog. Come join us! rsvp2.americanprogress.org/reachingaboi...

The Trump administration needs to step up and defend the safety of public health workers and affirm their value in protecting our health, instead of fueling anger and spreading false information. www.statnews.com/2025/08/09/c...

Trump’s cuts to science & innovation could stall innovation, eliminate jobs, and undermine U.S. global competitiveness. ‪@alondra.bsky.social explains for @TheHill.com: thehill.com/opinion/whit...