Email from Childrens Health Defense The Latest Defender News   Friday, December 19, 2025     HHS to Prohibit Hospitals From Performing Sex-Change Surgery on Kids ⇱ SHARE Religious Freedom Is a Fundamental Right — Not a Privilege to Be Granted or Revoked by the Government ⇱ SHARE How Do Ultraprocessed Foods Harm Metabolic, Reproductive and Immune Health? ⇱ SHARE Michigan Tells Doctors to Ignore RFK Jr + More ⇱ SHARE Cut Vaccine Mandates? SC Lawmakers Take Cue From Trump Administration in 2026 + More ⇱ SHARE Take Action: Stop the Federal Cell Tower Takeover ⇱ SHARE In case you missed it ... December 18, 2025 RFK Jr. Cancels Millions in Grants to AAP, as Battle Heats Up Between Health Officials and Pediatric Group U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday announced millions in funding cuts to the AAP — on the same day lawyers for the pediatric trade group defended their lawsuit against Kennedy in a Boston court. The Washington Post said the AAP lost the funding after “criticizing RFK Jr.” HHS said the agency cancelled the grants because they “no longer align with the Department’s mission or priorities.”     Now you can bookmark your favorite Defender articles to read them later. Not a CHD Insider yet? Join today with a small monthly donation to make a big impact.     Support news that prioritizes your children's well-being DONATE Children's Health Defense® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is ending childhood health epidemics by eliminating toxic exposure. We will restore and protect the health of children by eliminating environmental exposures, holding responsible parties accountable, and establishing safeguards to prevent future harm of children's health. Protecting Children. Exposing Harms. Seeking Justice. Children's Health Defense Childrens Health Defense | 852 Franklin Ave Suite 511 | Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice