Trump administration blocks funding for CDC health programs, WSJ reports (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is blocking funding for a swath of public-health programs run by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources. These include youth violence prevention programs, research on preventing gun injuries and deaths and efforts targeting diabetes, chronic kidney disease and tobacco use, according to the report. The money withheld could not be determined, but it could be as high as $200 million, the WSJ reported, citing a person familiar with the matter. The CDC did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The White House has previously stated its intention to reduce U.S. health spending by more than a quarter next year, with the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention facing the brunt of billions of dollars in cuts. Earlier this week, Susan Monarez was confirmed as CDC director to lead a downsized agency as the White House moves to slash its budget by nearly $3.6 billion, reducing it to about $4 billion. The cuts follow a layoff plan enacted by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that eliminated 2,400 positions in CDC, though roughly 700 of those workers have since been rehired. With valuations skyrocketing in 2024, many investors are uneasy putting more money into stocks. Unsure where to invest next? Get access to our proven portfolios and discover high-potential opportunities. In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies.

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4/7 Rasmussen cited concerns about federal disruptions: a communications pause at CDC, firings at USDA labs overseeing animal disease detection, US withdrawal from WHO, and frozen grant funding—all potentially hampering our ability to spot the virus's emergence.
#CDCFunding #H5N1 #BirdFlu

6/9 The fallout is significant:

* CDC staff were told internally
* Experts praise effectiveness
* Erodes trust in the CDC
* Dangerous precedent set.

This move hurts public health. #CDCFunding

President halts most block grants, e.g. CDC's Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS). Cuts will hit NH, NE, NM, ME, LA, MT, HI, and WV hardest, impacting services that have successfully addressed local health priorities for over 40 years. #PublicHealth #CDCFunding