Brooke Rollins

The move comes as a judge has temporarily blocked a much larger funding freeze, $10 billion in cash aid, child care, and other social services to Minnesota and four other Democratic-led states.

The Trump administration has alleged rampant fraud in all those states without providing evidence.

Jennifer Ludden, NPR News, Washington.

For decades, decades, under both Republicans and Democrats, federal incentives have promoted low-quality, highly processed foods and pharmaceutical interventions instead of prevention.

Thank you.

Well, good morning, everyone.

Happy New Year.

What an honor to be here.

I think this is Caroline's first press conference back, and what a great way to start the new year, 2026.

I want to thank Secretary Kennedy.

Your commitment to the well-being of Americans is such a blessing to this nation.

We have been working on these new dietary guidelines really since almost day one.

Bobby and I were voted on on the same day and sworn in on the same day, so I think the partnership from minute one has been real and extraordinary.

As Secretary Kennedy mentioned, America is in the middle of the worst chronic health crisis in our nation's history.

Over 40 percent of the roughly 73 million children in the United States have

at least one chronic health condition, and nearly 90% of healthcare spending goes toward treating people with chronic disease.

Secretary Kennedy mentioned that, but it is really important to keep underscoring that fact.

This crisis is unacceptable.

It prevents Americans from living healthy and happy lives.

And for decades, decades, under both Republicans and Democrats, federal incentives have promoted