Mexican gray wolves are the rarest subspecies of gray wolf in North America, with just 286 known to live in the wild in the United States. Yet despite their tenuous status, Republican members of Congress are leading an all-out attack on the species. H.R. 4255, misleadingly named the "Enhancing Safety for Animals Act" and introduced

USAID, an important soft power benefit.

The move halts a large slice of money for most universities and research institutions virtually overnight, imperiling vital research in everything from cancer to heart disease.

Past comments include denying AIDS and calling vaccinated children "damaged"