American Academy of Pediatrics Sues RFK Jr. Over Funding Cuts

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has filed a lawsuit challenging the abrupt termination of nearly $12 million in federal grants by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The organization argues the funding cuts jeopardize long-standing public health initiatives unrelated to current policy disputes, including efforts to prevent sudden unexpected infant death, improve early identification of developmental disabilities and birth defects, strengthen pediatric care in rural areas, support adolescent mental health and substance use programs, and improve newborn care standards.

HHS has stated the grants no longer align with agency priorities, while the AAP is seeking court intervention to restore funding as the case proceeds. Read more from The Hill here.