Ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez testifies about RFK Jr., vaccines
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez and Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry testified before a Senate panel weeks after departing in a dramatic shakeup at the health agency.
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Monarez challenges RFK Jr.'s reason for firing her
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez on Wednesday told a Senate committee on Wednesday her side of getting fired by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Tim Kaine apologizes to former CDC director
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine apologized to former CDC Director Susan Monarez for questioning her backbone to stand up to the Trump administration if necessary. Monarez appeared before the Senate Health Committee to testify about her firing.
Doctor on ex-CDC director's testimony
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez testified before lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday in the wake of her firing in August. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to discuss the moments that stood out to her.
Ex-CDC official says RFK Jr. should resign
In response to a question from Democratic Sen. Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland at a Senate hearing on Wednesday, former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry called on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign as secretary of health and human services.
Kash Patel, Susan Monarez testify at hearings
FBI Director Kash Patel and former CDC Director Susan Monarez are testifying at separate hearings before Congress. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Scott MacFarlane have the latest details.
Monarez disputes RFK Jr's claim that she lied
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claim that she lied "is not accurate." During Sen. Bernie Sanders' questioning, Monarez said her worst fear was being in a "position of approving something that would reduce access to life-saving vaccines to children and others who need them."
Monarez on changing childhood vaccine schedule
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez told Sen. Bill Cassidy that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke with President Trump about changing the childhood vaccine schedule. When Monarez asked if there was science or data to support the change, Kennedy said there wasn't.
Ex-CDC director gives her account of firing
In her opening statement before the Senate Health Committee, former CDC Director Susan Monarez said she was fired after she refused to carry out HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s demands. "I was fired for holding the line on scientific integrity, but that line does not disappear with me," she said.
Ousted CDC director to warn of "real risk" of reduced vaccine access
Susan Monarez will testify before a Senate panel Wednesday about why she believes she was fired.
Why is Monarez being ousted as CDC director?
The White House says President Trump has fired CDC Director Susan Monarez. Her attorneys claim the refusal to sign "reckless directives" put her in conflict with the administration. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder have the latest.
CDC workers protest after director's firing
CDC workers in Atlanta are staging a protest after the White House announced that CDC Director Susan Monarez has been fired. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.
How will CDC be affected by director's firing
A standoff over the firing of CDC Director Susan Monarez is having ripple effects within the agency. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
White House: CDC director has been fired
The White House said again Thursday that CDC Director Susan Monarez has been fired. Monarez's lawyers had argued that she was still leaving the agency. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Details on CDC director's refusal to step down
CDC Director Susan Monarez is refusing to step down from her role, even after the Department of Health and Human Services announced that she no longer leads the organization. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
What the new CDC director has said about vaccines, fluoride and more
From vaccines to fluoride, here's what the newly confirmed CDC director Susan Monarez has said about some key health topics.
Trump nominates Susan Monarez for CDC director
President Trump announced Susan Monarez is to be elevated from her role as acting CDC director, after nominee David Weldon was withdrawn earlier this month.
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