A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore nearly $12 million in funding cut by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the American Academy of Pediatrics.[1][2][3] These funds supported critical programs aimed at preventing sudden unexpected infant deaths, improving rural pediatric care, and helping teenagers with mental health and substance abuse problems.[1][2][3] The American Academy of Pediatrics filed a lawsuit against HHS in December 2025, alleging that funding was cut off in retaliation for its criticism of Trump administration policies, particularly on vaccinations.[1][2][3] The academy warned that without these federal funds, it would be forced to close dozens of vital programs and lay off staff.[1][3] Funding supported services such as newborn hearing screening and safe sleep campaigns aimed at preventing sudden infant deaths.[1][2] The controversy also relates to recent changes in vaccination recommendations, including the HHS decision to change the universal recommendation for hepatitis B vaccine for newborns.[2]