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Wright pledged to senators that he would “be an unabashed steward for all sources of affordable, reliable” energy. Weeks later he told oil executives “there is simply no physical way that wind, solar and batteries could replace” natural gas, coal or oil. Read more: https://propub.li/4kX0Rzf

Exclusive: The National Institutes of Health will no longer be funding work on the health effects of climate change, according to internal records reviewed by ProPublica. Read more: https://propub.li/4hI3X7p

This weekend, I watched a feature documentary on a topic that impacts so many people: stillbirth. "Before a Breathe" shines light onto this taboo topic, and brings to the forefront the life-long grief that stillbirth can cause for many families. Every year, more than 20,000 pregnancies in the U.S. end in a stillbirth, the death of an expected child at 20 weeks or more of pregnancy. Research shows at least 1 in 4 stillbirths may be preventable. The U.S. ranks as one of the worst among wealthy countries in reducing its stillbirth rate. Watching this documentary is an emotional journey, but it's an important watch. This documentary is directed by the incredibly talented Nadia Sussman at ProPublica. I encourage you to take the time to see the stories of these brave women. https://lnkd.in/gn4ACQWJ

LOCAL JOURNALISTS: Want your newsroom to collaborate with us? Apply for ProPublica's Local Reporting Network! This round of applications is part of our 50 State Initiative and is open to newsrooms from 40 states. (We've already selected newsrooms from Alaska, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Maine, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee and Utah.) We’re looking for investigative projects with local significance and national resonance, and we're here to help with proposals. Email us at [email protected] by 3/31 to get feedback in time to apply. ?? DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 14, 5 p.m. ET ?? Apply here: https://propub.li/41MROJP

A federal probe into Illinois’ treatment of disabled people will examine abuse and neglect allegations at state-run residential institutions — including Choate, the subject of a yearlong Capitol News Illinois and ProPublica investigation. Read more: https://propub.li/41UHZZ5

National Cancer Institute employees received internal guidance to flag communications for scrutiny if they addressed “controversial, high profile, or sensitive” topics. Among the 23 hot-button issues: vaccines, fluoride, peanut allergies and autism. The list touches on the personal priorities of Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. All materials must be reviewed by an institute “clearance team,” according to the records, and could be examined by officials at the National Institutes of Health or the HHS, its umbrella agency. In confirmation hearings in January, Kennedy said that as secretary, he would not discourage people from getting immunized for measles or polio, but he dodged questions about the link between autism and vaccines. The NCI, the NIH and HHS did not respond to ProPublica’s emailed questions. Read the full story: https://propub.li/4hAr57M (Photo illustration by Andrea Wise/ProPublica. Source image: Ildar Imashev/Getty Images; Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

In case you missed it: we've recently added 20 names to our DOGE tracker, bringing the total to 66: https://lnkd.in/effF2_jX

Current and former federal workers, we want to hear from you. We're devoting a significant part of our staff to detailing the second Trump administration. Here's what some of our reporters are covering — and how to contact them securely: https://propub.li/4fe39GX --- If you're new to ProPublica, we're a nonprofit, Pulitzer-winning newsroom whose mission is to hold power to account. We take your privacy extremely seriously, and we acknowledge the difficult situations people weigh as they decide whether to reach out. We have a proven record of handling sensitive information and protecting our sources: https://propub.li/4hybdTh

A 2024 GAO report found the IRS netted a savings of $13,000 for every additional hour spent auditing wealthy individuals’ tax returns. Watch reporter Andy Kroll break down how DOGE cuts to the IRS could cost more than DOGE will ever save. Read the full article: https://propub.li/41OIYKb ???: José Sepulveda

For the past two years the team at ProPublica has been working to shine a light on the stillbirth crisis in the U.S., the impact it has on families, and what is being done to prevent preventable stillbirths. Their new documentary, "Before a Breath," premiered this week. It covers the stories of three mothers who personally experienced the tragedy of stillbirth and what they are doing to impact change for other families. We encourage you to watch and share this documentary with others to be part of the change to improve birth outcomes. https://lnkd.in/g2FVaz-4?