The Romeo Theater will shut its doors in mid-September, ending four decades of movies in the small Michigan community.

The Romeo Theater announced on Facebook it will close in mid-September after 40 years in business, citing the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, changing viewing habits, and declining attendance.

The family-run theater said a mixture of today's economic realities and a nationwide decline in movie viewership have made it impossible to keep the business afloat. In its farewell post, the theater said it was never able to weather the storm the pandemic brought to movie theaters, with turnout declining in the years that followed as more people turned to streaming movies at home.

The announcement drew hundreds of reactions on Facebook, with community members calling the theater "a little gem," expressing sadness, and thanking the theater for the memories.

Otis Freeman, who has brought his family to the Romeo Theater for years and works at an Enterprise location nearby, said the news hit hard.

"To be honest with you, I'm hurt," Freeman said.

Freeman commended the theater for keeping ticket prices affordable and for regularly bringing leftover popcorn to his team on Fridays.

"He tried to keep everything the same as before COVID. I like the vibe. You don't have to be around a whole bunch of people." We hate to see him go. You know, he need a rental or he need us, we got him."

Christine Taylor, who is also saddened to see the theater go, reflected on what the closure means for the community.

"Sad. We don't have much around here," Taylor said. "Us older people like to go and get away, not have to be in the house."

Another community member shared a personal memory tied to the theater.

"We will miss them. We have lived in town for 31 years. It's been here since I've lived here. In fact, I think my son saw Lion King here. It was his first movie."

Lyne Parziale said she hopes the area does not lose more than just the theater.

"It's an up and coming area, so I hate to see this area lose anything."

The theater said in its post that the property owner plans to bring something new to the community, though no details have been announced. The space will no longer operate as a theater.

The Romeo Theater is currently showing "Young Washington" and the new Spider-Man movie, which could be among the last films it screens. Despite closing its doors, the theater hinted that its well-liked popcorn may still make appearances around town.

The state’s energy regulator is hosting a workshop in Grand Rapids Tuesday to talk about improving energy affordability.

As electricity rates are set to rise for many Michigan customers, the Michigan Public Service Commission is looking to revamp its energy assistance programs.

The goal is for no household to have to spend more than six percent of its income on energy.

The workshop will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in room 102/104 at Grand Valley State University’s Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health, 333 Michigan St. NE in Grand Rapids.

Samarth Medakkar is with Advanced Energy United, a trade group for alternative energy companies. He said growing energy demands will continue to put pressure on prices.

“One of the things we should continue to focus on, and the narrative should be focused on is on the distribution system upgrades that would otherwise still need to be made.”

For Medakkar, these distribution system improvements could include more “virtual power plants” — essentially a system of stitched together, small, alternative energy resources that could include small solar installations, batteries, and other small-scale energy components. By combining, and then coordinating distribution between the smaller scale resources, Medakkar said the state could continue to add energy capacity without the massive investments needed to build new, large-scale power plants.

The Michigan Public Service Commission said the workshop Tuesday in Grand Rapids will be a way for people to give feedback on how to improve energy assistance programs, and to spread awareness of programs meant to reduce energy usage in homes.

“I definitely would applaud the MPSC’s efforts to improve participation of those folks who are participating in energy assistance programs to also participate in energy waste reduction programs, because energy waste reduction programs are incredibly important,” Medakkar added.

The MPSC will also host a workshop on affordability in Detroit on September 3. The location has not yet been announced.

A now-former employee of Action Impact Firearms in Southfield is facing criminal charges after investigators say he lied to police and concealed evidence following a robbery at the store.

Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren announced Monday that Thomas Beck fired shots at the robbery suspect as he fled the store, then hid his gun in a desk drawer and replaced it with a firearm from the store's inventory before officers arrived.

Beck is charged with tampering with evidence and lying to a peace officer.

The robbery happened July 19, when 33-year-old Marquise Massey of Detroit entered Action Impact on 8 Mile posing as a customer before running out with two guns. Massey was arrested the same day after police located the stolen blue Ford Escape he was seen driving. He faces charges related to the theft of firearms and related weapons offenses.

Barren said the investigation expanded after detectives reviewed surveillance footage and gathered additional evidence.

"As detectives continued to investigate the incident, they uncovered evidence establishing that an Action Impact employee provided false information to responding officers and took deliberate steps to conceal critical evidence," Barren said.

"Based on the evidence developed through surveillance video, witness statements, search warrants, and forensic analysis, the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office has authorized criminal charges for the Action Impact employee as well," Barren said.

During Monday's briefing, I asked Barren about a conversation I had with Action Impact owner William Kucyk on July 20, in which Kucyk told me his employee had fired shots information that did not appear to be known to detectives at the time.

"I think the detectives primarily focused on Mr. Beck and so, just like you, when I watched the news, maybe it was your story, my antennas went up when I heard the owner mention his employee probably had fired a gun," Barren said.

Kucyk also responded to the charges against his former employee.

"The whole thing is unfortunate but I just want to remind people what started this. It wasn't that my employee decided to get up that morning and commit a crime, that's not what happened," Kucyk said.

Southfield police say they still do not know why Beck allegedly lied to investigators or concealed his weapon. Investigators say additional charges could be coming.

Massey remains in custody. Beck was released on a personal bond. His next court date is Aug. 20.

The two main companies with government contracts to operate ICE detention centers are seeing significant revenue growth they expect will last all year. Both CoreCivic and the GEO Group released second quarter earnings reports last week.

Last year was the most successful period of business wins in our companys history and we expect 2026 to continue to be very active as well, said George Zoley, chairman and CEO of the GEO Group, during a call with investors.

The GEO Group reported a 15 percent increase in revenue in the second quarter, largely attributed to contracts with ICE to house immigrants at detention centers across the country.

CoreCivic, which also runs ICE detention centers, saw a 27 percent jump in revenue.

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The companies are notching up their forecasted earnings for the year, attributing the gains to ICE detaining more immigrants and the agency bringing more idle private detention centers online.

The GEO Group is also making money from ICE to track immigrants who are not locked up by offering ankle monitoring bracelets and other tracking technology.

Haitians who recently lost temporary protected status likely will increase demand for ankle monitoring, Zoley said.

Most of them, we believe, would be placed under the ankle monitoring supervision technique, Zoley told investors.

Another major source of revenue is the recent sales of detention centers to ICE.

CoreCivic expects to make $1.6 billion dollars after selling four detention centers to ICE, equaling $307,000 dollars in revenue per bed, CoreCivic CEO Patrick Swindle said during an earnings call with investors.

"We believe that demand for additional capacity has increased, Swindle said. We believe we are well positioned with already existing turnkey capacity to the extent if theres more.

The companies are still able to make money from sold detention centers by continuing to operate them under government contract.

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The growth in these companies bottom lines is happening as deaths of detainees reach record levels and amid persistent reports of inadequate medical care. CoreCivic and the GEO Group have repeatedly said all of their facilities meet strict national detention guidelines.

A former Detroit firefighter is accused of terrorizing a west side neighborhood with a string of suspected arsons and robberies, targeting garages, homes, and even stealing personal items from firefighters battling one of the blazes.

Investigators believe Eric Anderson committed the crimes between July and August. No one was hurt.

Derrick Atkins grew up in a home on Central Street on Detroit's west side and moved in April. He says Anderson his childhood friend is suspected of setting his garage on fire.

"My grandpa built that garage, so this house go back, 55 years old," Atkins said.

The betrayal hit especially hard for Atkins, who described a close bond with Anderson.

"He hugged my mother. He came over here and ate food when we barbecued for the 4th. It, it's just a lot of memories," Atkins said.

Yosef Hajaji says his garage was torched about a week after Atkins'. He purchased the home through the Detroit Land Bank.

"I got this house from Land Bank. So I tried to fix it, so I live, me and my family in it," Hajaji said.

Hajaji described his reaction to finding his garage destroyed.

"Pissed off, mad, and I don't know what to do, especially if I didn't have no insurance, no help," Hajaji said.

Prosecutors say Anderson stole personal items from firefighters as they worked to extinguish one of the blazes. Anderson exploded in a series of outbursts in court Monday, and a judge doubled his bond to $1 million. Investigators confirm Anderson is suspected in additional arsons in the area, and more charges are possible.

Anderson's history with the Detroit Fire Department and with law enforcement stretches back years. The department placed him on unpaid leave following an arrest in June 2022, and he never returned to active duty. Detroit police say in that 2022 incident, Anderson threw a brick through a neighbor's window and opened fire. That neighbor was Atkins.

Anderson pleaded guilty to felony firearm in that case and served over a year in prison.

Current and former firefighters say Anderson began spiraling after his mother passed away about 15 years ago something Atkins confirms.

"His mother died and he was going through some dark times and he just wasn't the same person I grew up with," Atkins said.

Atkins says he still struggles to make sense of what happened.

"You can't really say what a person going through in their life. We grew up together, so it's a lot of stuff that he been through in his life, I thought me and him was friends," Atkins said.

"I don't know what would make him do something so heinous. Mental health is real, man," Atkins said.

Anderson is set to appear in court for another hearing on August 25.

2 teens riding an Electric Bike (E-Bike) were hospitalized after being hit by the driver of a Black Dodge Journey in Redford Township on Saturday night, the township's police department tells us.

The crash happened just before 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Inkster and Clarita.

Investigators say that the teens were trying to cross the street going west to east at Clarita when they were struck by the driver, who was neading north on Inkster.

One of the teens, 13, broke his right arm and suffered what police call a serious head injury. The other teen, a 15-year-old girl, was injured as well. Both teens were treated by first responders before being taken to the hospital.

The driver of the Dodge Journey is cooperating with police, who say that alcohol and speed are not factors in the crash.

Anyone with more information on this incident is asked to contact Officer Jacob Vance at jvance@redfordpd.org or 313-387-2561 in the Redford Police Traffic Bureau.

Michigan’s Invasive Species Program is encouraging residents to look out for signs of the invasive Asian longhorned beetle (ALB).

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said there are currently no viable chemical controls, diseases or predators to help control the population. So the DNR says it's critical to identify signs of the beetle before it spreads.

The ALB is a wood-boring beetle that is considered invasive to North America. The species attacks at least 12 types of hardwood trees, including maples, horse chestnut, birches, elms and willows.

Cheryl Nelson is a Forest Health Outreach Forester for the Michigan DNR. She said August is the most common time to see signs of the ALB.

“This time of year, especially August, is a great time to check for ALB, because August is generally the time that the adult beetles emerge from the trees,” said Nelson. “Also this time of year, as well as other times of year, you can also see the damage that they cause from either the females chewing little depressions in the wood where they lay their eggs as well as the exit holes.”

The exit holes are approximately the diameter of a pencil. These holes can typically be found in tree trunks and branches.

“What happens is the beetles themselves, once that female lays the little egg in the little depression, then the little larvae, once it hatches, tunnel into the tree and they end up going in the tree so deep and so far that not only do conventional pesticides, insecticides not reach all of the tree, but also all of that damage and removal of that wood weakens the tree itself,” said Nelson.

Nelson said this becomes especially concerning in storms. She said if the tree has internal damage from the beetle, it will not recover and is more likely to fall.

But she said the beetles do not typically spread from one location to another rapidly.

Nelson said the beetles are known to jump from tree to tree rather than flying excessive distances. She said that is why the most effective control method is to eliminate not only the infested tree, but the surrounding trees as well.

“What happens is in an area where ALB is found, the only way to remove them, because chemical controls are not viable, is to remove all of that infested wood, as well as surrounding a buffer of trees around to help protect,” said Nelson. “That goes with them not being very efficient flyers or movers. So they do not move from tree to tree very fast or over land distances very fast. That keeps them in a more tight circle, a more controlled setting, rather than just spreading out very quickly.”

Another containment strategy the DNR is recommending is to not move firewood. Nelson said since ALB does not travel far on its own, moving firewood from one location to another may transport the beetle to new locations.

“Don't transport it from one household to another, one area of the state to another. Try and buy certified heat treated firewood at your location or look for certified heat treated firewood where possible. This is going to be the number one thing you can do to help prevent the spread of ALB, as well as other numerous invasive species in helping protect Michigan's urban and forested landscapes,” said Nelson.

A report suggests the LIV Golf team championship scheduled at St. John's Resort's The Cardinal Golf Course in Plymouth, Michigan, is not happening.

Following the LIV Golf Bedminster event in New York on Sunday, TNT Sports' Craig Doyle said the event in Indianapolis would be the final event of the season, where the team championship will be decided. The video was posted by Flushing It Golf on X.

As of Monday, fans can still buy tickets online, but at St. John's there is no sign that LIV Golf is coming. There is no infrastructure on site, just two weeks before the tournament was scheduled to begin.

The silence has people talking.

Mark Newman, a volunteer and Plymouth Township resident who participated last year and registered again this year, said he has no information about whether the event will move forward.

"The organization themselves are withholding any information regarding whether this event is going to move forward or not," Newman said. "We are feeling very uninformed and left in the dark by everything."

Newman said he is disappointed by the uncertainty.

"I'm basically upset by it because I was really looking forward to it again. It was an awesome event last year. We had a lot of fun," Newman said.

St. John's Resort and its official event management partner, Outlyr, both declined to comment, saying they will only address LIV Golf's event if or when LIV makes an announcement.

LIV has not responded to our request for information.

Aiden Newman, a college golfer, said the experience of watching players inside the ropes close to home was memorable.

I hope we have it at the end of the day. Last year it was a little different format. I understand some people arent the biggest fan of LIV. However to have Jon Rahm, Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau, all those guys here was a little bit of a different experience and for it being literally right down the road and being able to see em inside the ropes was a really good experience and I hope it comes back this year, Aiden Newman said.

Ron Henry, who attended last year with his wife and plans to buy tickets again this year, said he remains hopeful.

"I'm hopeful that it'll still be on. I think it's good for the area. We need more global events in Michigan. And it was certainly ranked up there. I've been to the Ryder Cup, I've been to the, several different Oakland Hills events and the Rocket Mortgage Classic. It's too bad that we're losing both in the same year," Henry said.

Plymouth Downtown Development Authority Director Sam Plymale said last year's tournament produced only a 3 to 4 percent increase in visitors to the area.

"We were looking forward to LIV coming back and maybe growing the impact from last year but we'll see what happens and if it doesn't, if the tournament doesn't happen, I don't think it'll have a huge impact on our businesses down here," Plymale said.

The tournament is still listed online as scheduled for The Cardinal from Aug. 27-30.

A 21-year-old man is recovering after being stabbed in the back during Raft Off, a popular boat gathering on Lake St. Clair, on Saturday. The suspect, 26-year-old Salem Asmar, was arraigned Monday the same day he was due in court for a separate felony case in Oakland County.

The stabbing happened in Muscamoot Bay near Harsens Island, where the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office said a record crowd had gathered for the annual event. Deputies said the large turnout brought with it a number of altercations, including the alleged stabbing.

Witness Allen Cherri was in the water nearby when the confrontation unfolded. He said Asmar wrongfully accused his friend of throwing a beer can at him.

"He confronted him thinking it was him because it's a big crowd, he didn't see who did it but (victim) was the closest to him, and that's when the altercation happened. Called him a bunch of racial stuff, they got into an argument, that's when he pulled (a knife) out of his swimming trunks in the water and stabbed him in the back," Cherri said.

Cherri said Asmar had a 4-inch switchblade. After the stabbing, the victim was brought onto a nearby boat, where bystanders helped cover the wound while first responders arrived.

"A bunch of guys did surround him (suspect) so Salem couldn't get away, and then the police pulled up on their jet skis and got him in custody pretty quick, so they did a good job doing that," Cherri said.

Asmar has a lengthy criminal history that includes multiple assault charges, including one involving a firearm. Most recently, in January, he was arrested in connection with a break-in at a marijuana dispensary in Hazel Park. While fleeing police during a high-speed chase, he allegedly crashed into a police vehicle. The following day, he posted a $100,000 bond. He was due back in court for that case at the same time as Monday's arraignment.

72nd District Court Magistrate Dennis J. Rickert addressed those concerns during the arraignment.

"I see a couple things that are concerning to me, one is that he's currently on bond in Oakland County for a fleeing and eluding, I'm concerned the fact that he's on bond and he picks up another major felony charge," Rickert said.

The magistrate set a $100,000 cash surety bond. As a habitual 3rd offender, Asmar could face up to 20 years in prison.

The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office also reported that 50 people were left at Raft Off without a boat ride home, and that 5 people were found so intoxicated that they could have drowned.

"It's a messed up world we live in where you can't even go have fun with your friends without somebody doing that, I mean you're in the water it's not like somewhere you need to be carrying a knife anyways," Cherri said.

Rep. Max Miller is staying in the race for reelection despite facing abuse allegations, setting up a potentially vulnerable race for Republicans in Ohio's 7th Congressional District.

The deadline for Miller to withdraw from the race was 4:30 p.m. Monday, meaning he will remain on the November ballot.

Miller represents a district that President Donald Trump won by about 10 percentage points in 2024. But a co/efficient poll from early August shows Miller trailing his Democratic challenger, Brian Poindexter, 47% to 33% among likely voters.

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A Democratic victory would represent a significant pickup for the party as it fights for control of the narrowly divided House.

Miller has faced allegations that he abused his ex-wife, their child and former girlfriends. He has denied all of the allegations.

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The controversy has also drawn criticism from within Miller's own party, including from his former father-in-law, Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio, who has previously said Miller should not remain in Congress.

On Monday, Moreno told Scripps News he had said all he was going to say about Miller. He declined to say whether he would urge voters in Ohio's 7th Congressional District to write in another candidate or leave that race blank on their ballots.

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A West Bloomfield Township man is dead after being found unresponsive while diving in Marathon, Florida, on Monday morning, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office in Florida Keys.

We're told this happened off Marathon, Florida, with police officials and the U.S. Coast Guard responding to help the man.

Police say that Stephen Matheny was pulled from the water around 11:20 a.m. First responders attempted CPR, but attempts were unsuccessful.

Matheny was taken to the Fisherman's Hospital in Marathon, where he was pronounced dead.

A cause of death is being investigated, but officials say that foul play is not believed to be a factor.

A wedding reception turned into a crime scene after gunfire erupted outside Athena Hall on Gratiot in Roseville late Saturday night.

Roseville police say three people were shot and two others were injured after a fight broke out at around 11 p.m. Saturday. Everyone is expected to survive.

The groom, who wishes to remain anonymous, says the night started without incident.

"The whole night everybody was happy. We didn't see any problems," he said.

He and his bride were preparing to leave when the situation escalated.

"When we were packing up and getting ready to leave and putting everything into the car that's when we saw the chaos and everybody was running everywhere," he said.

The fight started inside Athena Hall before spilling into the parking lot. Witnesses say the altercation began over the number of people the groom had standing in the wedding party compared to the bride. One person on the groom's side allegedly pulled out a gun, and two others on the bride's side allegedly pulled out firearms of their own and began shooting. Investigators say at least three handguns were displayed before shots were fired.

Bouquets of flowers, personal belongings, shoes and a slice of untouched wedding cake were left behind in the parking lot.

Three people were shot, including one woman who was struck in the chest. Two others were injured. The groom says one of those injured was his father, who was struck by a car and broke his hip.

The groom described the moment his bride broke down in tears.

"I just see her all over the parking lot ground screaming why!? Why!? Why!?" he said.

Crime tape could be seen inside the banquet hall's reception area where the wedding had been held.

Youhil Ishmail, who has owned Athena Banquet Hall for more than 20 years, says he was shaken by what happened.

"People are just shouting and running into the hall to take cover," Ishmail said.

"It was sad. I feel sad for the people who had the wedding the bride and groom. I feel very bad for the kids who were in the wedding," Ishmail said.

The groom says he and his bride are still in shock.

"It was like a nightmare," he said.

"If you knew you weren't going to support us or be there for us then why did you come," he said.

"We get to pray and see another day to heal," he said.

Roseville police say no one is in custody, but the investigation remains active.

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Jackie, Big Bear's famous bald eagle matriarch, has died after spending weeks in intensive care following a fight with rival eagles, according to Ojai Raptor Center.

"Over the past several days, her condition continued to deteriorate despite intensive treatment and the combined efforts of our veterinary team and consulting specialists," the center said. "She remained critically ill, receiving oxygen therapy, supportive treatment, and around-the-clock monitoring in our intensive care unit."

Thousands became fans of Jackie and her partner, Shadow, as they watched the bald eagle couple on a live camera pointed at their nest in Southern California, which is run by the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley,

The bald eagle pair has had their fair share of tragedy, as many egg clutches have failed to hatch or their eaglets have died. Earlier this year, another successful pair of eaglets was born and are still in the nest today.

"We know this news will be deeply felt by the many thousands of people around the world who have followed her journey, hoped alongside us, prayed for her, and supported the people caring for her," Ojai Raptor Center said. "Our team is heartbroken. It has been an extraordinary privilege to care for her."

Jackie was rescued a few weeks ago following an apparent "altercation" with two subadult eagles. Her condition has been described as mostly critical ever since the incident.

Meanwhile, Shadow and their offspring, Sandy and Luna, have kept guard of their nest.

"Shadow continues to care for, feed and protect Sandy and Luna. He has also been protecting the nest area from the other subadult eagles in the area. A couple days ago, Luna appeared to get in on the action, chasing an intruder away from the nest before he came to hang out with Shadow and Sandy!" the Friends of Big Bear Valley said on Facebook at the end of July.

Many asked the nonprofit what her mate Shadow will do without her.

Friends of Big Bear Valley said "due to the incredible bond Jackie and Shadow have, it would be unlikely for him to move on now and "he wont likely be looking for a mate until his hormones kick in" later this year.

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A former U.S. Marine being held in Russia is reportedly on the brink of death, according to his family and advocates.

32-year-old Robert Gilman was detained in Russia in 2022. Gilmans representative tells Scripps News theyre concerned for his life after hes been in in what they call a dissociative stupor for 50 days as a result of abuse in prison. They say Gilman was moved from a prison hospital to a civilian one and is unable to interact, eat or drink. Hes currently being tube fed and has a high fever and blood pressure.

Gilmans mother flew to Russia to see him but was denied entry by hospital officials.

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Gilman was sentenced first to 4.5 years in prison for allegedly kicking an officer and has had his sentence extended twice first to more than 8 years and then again to 10 years.

His sister said in a statement I am more afraid for my brother than I have been since this horrible nightmare started.

Former FBI Assistant Director Kieran Ramsey is working on Gilmans case.

"It's not hyperbolic to say this family is living hour by hour, wondering if they're ever gonna see Robert again," Ramsey said. "So there's a big opportunity right now for the Russian government. They can either do the right thing, this will cost them nothing from a geopolitical perspective, this is not a concession in any way, this is simply a life-saving medical evacuation for this former Marine."

The State Department says it is deeply concerned about Gilmans health and has raised his case repeatedly with the Russian government and has requested his release on humanitarian grounds.

Gilman is not currently classified as wrongfully detained, which affects how negotiations with Russia proceed. There are currently eight Americans in Russian custody, only one of them considered wrongly detained.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday calling for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to eventually be split into three separate shots and for childhood vaccines to be given at separate medical visits.

The order does not immediately eliminate the combined MMR vaccine. Instead, the administration says it wants single-disease alternatives developed while guaranteeing that the combination vaccines remain available.

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The changes are part of the Trump administration's broader overhaul of federal childhood vaccine recommendations, which divides vaccines into three categories:

For parents, the changes could eventually mean more trips to the doctor's office if vaccines that are currently administered together are instead spread across separate appointments.

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The order does not change state vaccination requirements for children attending school. Those requirements are set by individual states. Trump is instead advising states to review their requirements and consider changes based on the federal government's new recommendations.

Dr. Richard Besser, a former acting director of the CDC and longtime pediatrician, sharply criticized the changes in an interview with Scripps News, saying the administration is injecting politics into decisions that should be based on health and science.

"We have to get back to a state where parents can trust the information that's coming from our government, where physicians who are making recommendations to their patients can trust the information coming down," Besser said.

"At this point, I recommend that you do not look at the CDC for vaccine recommendations. Look at the American Academy of Pediatrics," he added. "I'm a member of that organization, and their focus is on children's health, and the vaccine schedule that they put forward makes a lot of sense."