American Academy of Pediatrics loses government funding after criticizing RFK Jr

Key Highlights

• HHS terminated seven grants totaling millions of dollars to the AAP.
• Funding cuts affect projects on sudden infant death syndrome, teen health, and autism identification.
• The AAP is suing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy.
• The cuts were made without prior notice to the AAP.
• The situation escalates the confrontation between the AAP and the HHS.