CDC quietly changes vaccine and autism stance after years of controversy

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that the number of drug overdose deaths in the United States continued to decline in 2025, with nearly 73,000 fatalities reported in the 12-month period ending August 2025, although the rate of decline has slowed compared to previous years.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has dropped its lawsuit against the Trump administration following the restoration of millions in funding to Planned Parenthood by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which had previously frozen Title X family planning funds. This decision marks a significant shift in the funding landscape for reproductive health services.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed two new members to the CDC's vaccine advisory committee, both of whom have a history of opposing vaccines and antidepressants during pregnancy. This move has raised concerns about the potential shift in public health policy under his leadership.