Blame distrust of the response to COVID-19 for declining childhood vaccinations

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January 29, 2025

Blame distrust of the response to COVID-19 for declining childhood vaccinations

Only 40% of people now consider childhood vaccines “extremely important,” down from 64% in 2001. Among Republicans, that figure has plunged to just 26%, according to Gallup polling. The collapse reflects a widespread and mounting distrust of public health authorities, and the reason for that distrust is no mystery. During the COVID-19 pandemic, officials from […]

Manufacturers are depending on Congress to extend the Trump tax cuts

The people have spoken loud and clear: They want a stronger, more competitive America. With President Donald Trump in the White House and Republicans leading Congress, we have the momentum to deliver real, lasting results for American workers. One of the first and most critical steps is securing the pro-worker, pro-family, and pro-growth tax policies […]

Budget reconciliation should help K-12 parents and children

As President Donald Trump begins his term in office, Washington will soon be consumed with “reconciliation,” a process that allows the party that controls the White House and both houses of Congress to pass a major bill with a simple majority. It is a unique window of opportunity to do big and bold policy that […]

Why Trump’s decision to label cartels as terrorists matters

In the first week of his second term, President Donald Trump hit the ground running. He signed over 200 executive orders addressing everything from ending catch-and-release at the border to establishing an America First trade policy and ending burdensome oil and gas regulations. However, amid the flurry of activity during his first days in office, […]

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