I cover health and the environment and the agencies that govern them, including the Environmental Protection Agency.| ProPublica
While touting a $50 million initiative to identify the causes of autism, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is helping lead an administration that is rolling back protections against pollution and toxic chemicals, including some linked to the condition.| ProPublica
The senator flagged thousands of National Science Foundation grants for using words like “female” and “diversify.” A ProPublica analysis found numerous examples of projects caught up in his crude method for identifying research he calls “woke.”| ProPublica
Agencies continue to suspend funding, despite multiple court orders blocking the federal freeze. Experts say the Trump administration’s actions set the stage for challenges to Congress’ authority — and the limits of the presidency.| ProPublica
I cover justice and the rule of law, including the Justice Department, U.S. attorneys and the courts.| ProPublica