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President Trump on Monday warned pregnant women to limit the use of Tylenol, reviving a contentious debate over whether its active ingredient —acetaminophen — is linked to autism.

Why it matters: Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made broad assertions about the cause of a condition that affects about 1 in 31 children up to age 8.

The American dream now carries a $5 million price tag, up from $4.4 million last year, according to an Investopedia report.

The big picture: Milestones like retirement, home ownership and comfortably raising two children are slipping out of reach.

The Johnson & Johnson spinoff that sells Tylenol is defending the medicine's safety profile as it comes under attack from the Trump administration.

Why it matters: The over-the-counter drug is a critical product for Kenvue, anchoring the company's "self-care" segment, which brings in about 42% of its total revenue.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine advisers insisted they were upholding the "gold standard" science late last week — even as they cited unvetted studies and dismissed concerns about the lack of rigorous review while discussing risks around COVID-19, hepatitis B and MMRV shots.

The big picture: It was a rocky debut for the newly constituted Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, as some on the 12-member panel over two days struggled with procedural questions and at times didn't appear to understand what they were voting on.

The Trump administration's changes at the Social Security Administration have hurt many disabled and poor Americans, says a report coming out next month.

Why it matters: The findings, based on interviews with 14 benefits specialists, attorneys and others who help multiple people apply for benefits, show how the process is pushing many of the poorest Americans closer to the financial edges: potential homelessness, food insecurity and suicidal ideation.

Republican senators are having early discussions about modifying enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits to allow for an extension of the subsidies before they expire at year's end.

Why it matters: As Congress careens toward a shutdown, the ACA has become a centerpiece of a possible government funding deal and the top ask of congressional Democrats.

Charlie Kirk's memorial service Sunday left little doubt that his Turning Point USA organization would outlive him as a force in conservative politics — but with more attention than ever to a supercharged evangelical Christian message.

Why it matters: The five-hour service, webcast to millions and broadcast at one point by all major networks, was a call to action more than to grief. It canonized the 31-year-old conservative icon as not just a martyr to free speech, but to his faith as well.

President Trump and his top health officials are expected to draw a link between autism and the use of Tylenol during pregnancy at a White House event on Monday afternoon.

Why it matters: The mention of a connection, first reported by the Wall Street Journal earlier this month, would revive a medical controversy over the use of Tylenol's active ingredient acetaminophen early in a pregnancy.

More shoppers are reading clothing labels, looking for 100% cotton, wool and silk fabrics over fast fashion polyester.

Why it matters: Picking natural fabrics can reduce exposure to microplastics and help build wardrobes that last.