https://www.statnews.com/2026/02/18/cdc-acting-director-jay-bhattacharya/
Feb 18, 2026 - Bhattacharya will be the third leader of the public health agency since this summer, but his term is limited by law.
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https://cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-statement-from-laura-chanchien-parajon-md-mph-director-acting-cdcs-national-center-for-1.html
We extend our deepest condolences to Suzy's family, her friends, and all who cared about her.
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https://www.fox28spokane.com/senate-committee-advances-susan-monarez-to-be-trumps-cdc-director/
Jul 9, 2025 - The U.S. Senate's health committee on Wednesday approved Susan Monarez to be President Donald Trump’s director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control...
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https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/cdc-deputy-directors-vaccine-skepticism-causes-worry-doctors-employees
Nov 25, 2025 - CDC employees and Georgia doctors are raising concerns after vaccine skeptic Dr. Ralph Abraham was appointed the agency’s second-in-command, citing fears...
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https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/11/rfk-jr-s-new-cdc-deputy-director-prefers-natural-immunity-over-vaccines/
Nov 26, 2025 - Ralph Abraham is “dangerous,” but somehow not the worst among those considered.
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https://spectator.com/article/rand-paul-needles-fired-cdc-director-susan-monarez/?edition=us
Sep 17, 2025 - Part of a slow-moving ongoing referendum on America’s disastrous Covid policies
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https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/the-problems-with-trumps-nih-chief-also-serving-as-trumps-cdc-director
Feb 19, 2026 - Dr. Jay Bhattacharya arguably shouldn't have either job. Experts say trying to hold down both is “a recipe for disaster.”
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https://newschannel20.com/news/nation-world/ousted-cdc-director-to-testify-on-her-removal-feud-with-robert-f-kennedy-susan-monarez-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-vaccines-debra-houry
Recently ousted CDC director Susan Monarez is set to tell senators she was pressured to endorse new vaccine recommendations or lose her job.
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https://abc45.com/news/nation-world/ousted-cdc-director-to-testify-on-her-removal-feud-with-robert-f-kennedy-susan-monarez-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-vaccines-debra-houry
Recently ousted CDC director Susan Monarez is set to tell senators she was pressured to endorse new vaccine recommendations or lose her job.
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https://abcnews.go.com/Health/new-cdc-deputy-director-critical-covid-vaccines/story?id=127891520
Nov 26, 2025 - A top Louisiana health official has been appointed principal deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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https://www.statnews.com/2025/08/28/cdc-director-fired-behind-the-scenes-look/
Aug 28, 2025 - Tense meetings, vaccine disputes, and phone calls to senators went on behind the scenes as Susan Monarez refused to 'rubber-stamp' proposals
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https://www.statnews.com/2025/09/17/monarez-senate-testimony-kennedy-will-change-childhood-vaccination-schedule/
Sep 17, 2025 - In Senate testimony, ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez said Kennedy has decided to change childhood vaccine schedule, wanted her to rubber stamp move.
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https://www.statnews.com/2025/10/18/richard-besser-interview-first-opinion-podcast-transcript/
Oct 18, 2025 - “Don't demonize people you haven't gotten to know,” former CDC acting director Richard Besser says on the “First Opinion Podcast.”
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https://theweek.com/politics/nih-jay-bhattacharya-cdc-director
Feb 19, 2026 - Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of the CDC’s Covid-19 response, will now lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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https://www.wbur.org/upnext/2026/01/06/rfk-walensky-vaccines-hepatitis-flu-covid
Jan 6, 2026 - Former CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, who served under President Biden, tells WBUR’s Morning Edition she’s troubled by the Trump administration's...
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https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2025-11-27/low-key-hiring-of-la-surgeon-general-ralph-abraham-md-to-be-cdc-deputy-director
Nov 27, 2025 - “It’s a bittersweet day in Louisiana. While we are certainly sad to lose Dr. Abraham in Louisiana, we are thrilled to see the CDC gain a selfless leader.” -...
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https://cdc.gov/about/advisory-committee-director/index.html
Advisory Committee to the Director advises and provides guidance to HHS Secretary and CDC Director.
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https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2026/02/18/nih-director-will-be-acting-cdc-chief-oneill-head-nsf
The National Institutes of Health director will become acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and President Trump will nominate the...
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https://www.cdc.gov/about/advisory-committee-director/index.html
Advisory Committee to the Director advises and provides guidance to HHS Secretary and CDC Director.
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https://krcgtv.com/news/connect-to-congress/ousted-cdc-director-to-testify-on-her-removal-feud-with-robert-f-kennedy-susan-monarez-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-vaccines-debra-houry
Recently ousted CDC director Susan Monarez is set to tell senators she was pressured to endorse new vaccine recommendations or lose her job.
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https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/nih-director-jay-bhattacharya-cdc/6464612/
Feb 18, 2026 - The transition is the latest in a monthslong series of leadership shake-ups across federal health agencies.
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https://www.ms.now/top-stories/latest/susan-monarez-cdc-senate-testimony-rcna231870
Sep 17, 2025 - Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he plans to make changes to the childhood immunization schedule in September, according to the ousted director of...
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https://midmichigannow.com/news/nation-world/ousted-cdc-director-to-testify-on-her-removal-feud-with-robert-f-kennedy-susan-monarez-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-vaccines-debra-houry
Recently ousted CDC director Susan Monarez is set to tell senators she was pressured to endorse new vaccine recommendations or lose her job.
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https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/rfk-jrs-top-deputy-acting-cdc-director-departs-health-agencies-5986652
Feb 17, 2026 - No explanation of Jim O'Neill’s exit has been made public.
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https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/national-institutes-of-health-director-to-serve-as-acting-cdc-director-5987223
Feb 18, 2026 - Jim O'Neill recently left the government, leaving the CDC position vacant.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nih-jay-bhattacharya-acting-cdc-director/
Feb 18, 2026 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
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