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Judge Restores $12M Funding Amid Vaccine Policy Dispute

1/15/2026

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Judge Beryl Howell of the U.S. District Court ruled for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), temporarily restoring $12 million in funding after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy canceled $18 million in grants.
The AAP described the cuts as retaliatory, tied to Kennedy's vaccine policies and support for gender-affirming care for trans youth.
The AAP notes Kennedy's actions undermine trust in vaccines and public health initiatives.

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Judge Beryl Howell of the U.S. District Court ruled for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), temporarily restoring $12 million in funding after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy canceled $18 million in grants.
The AAP described the cuts as retaliatory, tied to Kennedy's vaccine policies and support for gender-affirming care for trans youth.
The AAP notes Kennedy's actions undermine trust in vaccines and public health initiatives.