Breaking: RFK Jr. testifies before senators after CDC upheaval

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Log In    Subscribe LIVE UPDATES   RFK Jr. testifies before Senate after CDC upheaval By Chelsea Cirruzzo, Daniel Payne, Isabella Cueto, and Lev Facher MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appearing today before the Senate Finance Committee, a week after new upheaval at the CDC. Lawmakers are likely to press the secretary on the ouster of Susan Monarez, the former agency director who resisted Kennedy's desired changes to vaccine policies.    Follow STAT's live updates for key moments and analysis from the hearing. READ MORE Sign up for D.C. Diagnosis Washington never stops. Cut through the noise with our essential updates on health care politics and policy. Learn more. In Case You Missed It Exclusive: After ousting CDC's director, RFK Jr. mirrors her ideas to reform the agency By Daniel Payne Fired members of the CDC vaccine advisory committee: Americans are losing the ability to choose vaccination By Jane R. Zucker, Noel T. Brewer, and Yvonne A. Maldonado on behalf of 17 former members of ACIP Big shakeups to the childhood vaccination schedule could be nearing By Elaine Chen Inside the CDC director's ouster: Kennedy demanded acceptance of new vaccine policies; Susan Monarez refused By Daniel Payne Don't miss out on another STAT investigation Unlock the world of health and medicine with a subscription to STAT+ Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us