Ann Flaherty, an ABC News correspondent specializing in federal agencies, dives into the CDC's surprising decision to fund a new study linking childhood vaccines to autism, raising eyebrows amid established scientific consensus. The discussion also tackles the dangers of perpetuating vaccine misinformation, especially as vaccine hesitancy grows. Additionally, Flaherty touches on the escalating violence in Syria, the tragic tales of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy, and the ethical dilemmas of using AI in faith settings.