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RFK Watch: 314 Action Exposes Trump for Undermining RFK Jr.’s MAHA Agenda

January 14, 2026 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — In a podcast interview released yesterday, RFK Jr. revealed Donald Trump is “pumping himself with poison” with a steady diet of McDonald’s, candy and Diet Coke. It comes as HHS recently unveiled new dietary guidelines and launched a campaign calling on Americans to ‘eat real food.’ 314 Action Executive Director Erik […]

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314 Action Fund Endorses 59 Downballot Pro-Science Candidates for Election in 2026

“With power returning to the states, it's more important than ever to support local pro-science leaders,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action. “As the federal government spins out of control and abdicates leadership on critical issues like vaccine access, health care, and food distribution, we need elected officials who will stand up to the Trump administration and fight for their communities. Scientists and doctors running for office offer real solutions to address these issues based on their experience, expertise and evidence. We’re proud to support these candidates and look forward to working together in 2026 and beyond.”

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314 Action Statement on ACA Vote, Vow to Hold Republicans Accountable on Health Care

“Today, every Democrat voted to restore ACA tax credits. While Republicans overwhelmingly voted no, a handful of vulnerable Republicans in swing districts joined Democrats to pass the bill after they suddenly found a conscience ahead of the midterms. Let’s be clear—this was a vote to save their skin and buy time because the ACA has never been more popular. Now that we have them on the record, 314 Action will continue to hold vulnerable Republicans accountable on this issue.

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ICYMI: RFK Jr. Undermines Scientific Process to Rewrite Vaccine Recommendations

“Let's call this out for what it is: the next step in undermining Americans’ trust in safe and effective vaccines,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action. “It’s clear that RFK Jr. hasn’t consulted any real vaccine experts in the decision-making process. Unfortunately, this is just the tip of the spear—eliminating recommendations for all childhood vaccines is the endgame—that’s why we need to elect more doctors and scientists in Congress before it’s too late.”

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U.S. Set to Lose Measles Elimination Status, Democratic Doctors Are Fighting Back

“RFK Jr. and Trump’s anti-science administration are undoing years of medical advancements, putting the health and safety of millions at risk,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action. “When they wanted to take back our country, no one thought that meant taking us back to when children died of preventable diseases—but that's exactly what they're doing. This cannot be our new normal.”

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314 Action Candidates, Representatives, and Senators Slam Republicans for Refusal to Extend ACA Tax Credits, Promise to Continue Fight Over Health Care Costs

314 Action candidates, Representatives, and Senators across the country blasted Republicans, promising to continue the fight for health care. As scientists and doctors, 314 Action’s candidates are deeply committed to protecting health care and lowering costs for Americans.

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314 Action Fund Adds 15 New Races and Expands 2026 Map to 43 Targets

To: Interested PartiesFrom: 314 Action Executive Director, Erik PolyakDate: December 17, 2025RE: 314 Action Fund Adds 15 New Races and Expands 2026 Map to 43 Targets Expanded Battlefield: 314 Action’s New Targets for 2026 314 Action Fund, the nation’s only organization working to recruit, train and elect doctors and scientists is expanding its battlefield, adding […]

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314 Action Fund Endorses Elaine Luria for Virginia 2nd Congressional District

Today 314 Action Fund, the nation’s only organization dedicated to recruiting, training and electing doctors and scientists endorsed Elaine Luria for Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. “Elaine Luria is a proven leader who knows how to deliver results to working families and she is ready to serve Virginia’s 2nd Congressional again,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 […]

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314 Action Fund Endorses Nirav Shah for Maine Governor

Today 314 Action Fund, the nation’s only organization dedicated to recruiting, training and electing doctors and scientists endorsed Nirav Shah for Maine governor. As a public health professional, Shah is a Guardian of Public Health candidate. He’s answering the call to serve his community as 314 Action works to elect 100 new doctors, nurses and health care […]

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RFK Watch: RFK Jr. and Lindsey Graham to Blame for Measles Spread

“RFK Jr., aided and abetted by Senator Lindsey Graham, is directly to blame for the measles outbreak in South Carolina,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action. “After spending his career lining his pockets with anti-vax money, RFK Jr. is weaponizing his position to put millions of children in danger. Senator Graham had the chance to block his confirmation, but he sold out South Carolinians in support of RFK Jr.”

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