President Trump's first federal budget proposal follows through on his campaign promise to slash large chunks of federal spending while boosting security, which could have ramifications for Americans' health care, education, and housing.
Why it matters: While presidential requests almost never survive the Congressional appropriations process intact, the GOP majority in both chambers could line up behind many of Trump's requested cuts.
The rise of the pro-natalism movement and a historic low in new births have thrust the future of reproduction and fertility into the spotlight.
Why it matters: While there are many reasons Americans might be having fewer children, scientific advancements are creating extraordinary — and sometimes ethically fraught — new possibilities.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is directing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to come up with treatments for measles using "existing drugs in combination with vitamins and other modalities."
Why it matters: The plan comes days after Kennedy downplayed the threat from the highly contagious disease and repeated misleading claims about measles vaccines.
