Hegseth Orders Elimination of Climate Defense Planning but Still Wants Extreme Weather Preparation
The Defense secretary aims to purge climate work from the Pentagon. But critics say his carve-out for weather resiliency misses the point
We’re Not Going to Mars Anytime Soon—Despite What Musk Says
Elon Musk and Donald Trump have announced ambitious plans to send a mission to Mars in 2026 and 2028. It’s not going to happen
Blaming Mexico for the U.S. Overdose Epidemic Is a Mistake
Tariffs on Mexico and Canada won’t stop the demand for addictive drugs
Medicaid Cuts Kick Down on People Caught in the Opioid Epidemic
Proposed cuts to Medicaid could undo advances in treatment for opioid use disorders, risking more overdoses, deaths and stress on the U.S. health system
USAID Funding Saved Millions of Children’s Lives. Recent Cuts Put It in Jeopardy
USAID investments significantly reduced deaths among children under age five and women of reproductive age, studies show
Pentagon Starts Purging Climate Change Measures
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants to end the Pentagon’s climate efforts. Some experts say the move could hurt military readiness
Trump EPA Unveils Aggressive Plans to Dismantle Climate Regulation
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin outlined an aggressive plan to dismantle the "holy grail" of climate regulation, the endangerment finding
Big Business Is no Longer “All in” on Tackling Climate Change
Tech giants joined states and cities as a pillar of resistance on climate action during President Trump’s first term. Now the coalition is in turmoil
A Science Protest Offers Insight into the Science of Protesting
“Stand Up for Science” shows how science supporters are coming together
Stand Up for Science Rallies Draw Crowds Protesting Trump Cuts
Scientists and supporters rallied in cities across the U.S. and Europe to protest dramatic funding cuts and other attacks from the Trump administration
FEMA Disaster Aid Freeze Threatens 'Acute Harm,' Judge Rules
The Federal Emergency Management Agency must show in one week whether it is complying with a judge’s ruling that blocks the Trump administration disaster aid freeze
Why Is the Trump Administration Politicizing Weather?
Climate change is real. Dismantling our federal weather agency won’t change that