$5,000 baby bonuses? Trump aides solicit ideas to boost birth rate.

It's an early sign that the Trump administration will embrace a new cultural agenda.

View in browser|nytimes.com April 22, 2025 A baby bonus of $5,000 and a "National Medal of Motherhood" award are among the ideas that have been pitched to the White House as it looks for ways to persuade Americans to have more children. Rebecca Kiger for The New York Times Also on the agenda: pushing conservative family values. → MORE COVERAGE Marco Rubio unveiled a plan for drastic changes at the State Department. → Pete Hegseth's inner circle is in disarray, and distrust is growing at the Pentagon. → The president has joined a bitter fight on Long Island over a school mascot. → Sign up for the On Politics: Musk's Washington newsletter. A close-up look at how Elon Musk is trying to transform the federal government. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018