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KQED newscast for Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM

When the Trump administration moved in April to cancel about half a billion dollars in Department of Justice grants, they said the programs didn’t align with the administration's priorities. But as KQED politics correspondent Marisa Lagos reports, many of the programs targeted for cuts seem to be doing exactly the things the administration says it’s focused on. 

When the Trump administration moved in April to cancel about half a billion dollars in Department of Justice grants, they said the programs didn&rsquo;t align with the administration's priorities. But as KQED politics correspondent Marisa Lagos reports, many of the programs targeted for cuts seem to be doing exactly the things the administration says it&rsquo;s focused on.&nbsp;

Trump Cancels Grants For Programs That Align With the Administration's Stated Priorities

The appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Junior as Secretary of Health and Human Services has amplified messaging around vaccine skepticism. Kennedy’s stance on vaccines along with his focus on chronic diseases and wellness are finding vocal support in Fairfax, a small town in Marin County. KQED health correspondent Lesley McClurg looked into that … and she joins us.

The appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Junior as Secretary of Health and Human Services has amplified messaging around vaccine skepticism. Kennedy&rsquo;s stance on vaccines along with his focus on chronic diseases and wellness are finding vocal support in Fairfax, a small town in Marin County. KQED health correspondent Lesley McClurg looked into that &hellip; and she joins us.

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