Departing CDC officials say Monarez’s firing was the final straw and political meddling is a problem

'Hopeless': CDC staff in turmoil amid Trump administration's effort to oust director

Staff at the CDC tell ABC News the agency has descended into turmoil as officials resign over the Trump administration's effort to oust the agency's new director.

'Lacking legitimacy': White House purge at CDC sparks concern

President Donald Trump has fired CDC Director Susan Monarez, leading to resignations and doubts about the agency's upcoming vaccine meeting.

RFK Jr. deputy Jim O'Neill picked to temporarily lead CDC after former head Susan Monarez's ouster

The Trump administration has picked HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill to lead the CDC, after the former director was fired and senior leaders resigned.

CDC director was 'not aligned with the president’s vision,' White House says

(NEXSTAR) – The White House has dismissed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez less than a month into her tenure, saying she was not aligned with President Donald Trump’s priorities. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the decision reflects deeper issues inside the agency. “There’s a lot of trouble at CDC, and it’s going to require getting rid of some people over the long term,” Kennedy sai…

...Of Course This Prominent Attorney Is Repping The Beleaguered CDC Head - Above the Law

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which lawyer is representing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez (as well as Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in a separate matter) after being “fired” from her role? Hint: This lawyer’s representation of Monarez (along with co-counsel Mark Zaid), comes only a few months after he launched a new law firm, specializing in legal representation for tho…

The Latest: Trump fired CDC Director Susan Monarez himself, White House says

The White House says the director of the nation’s top public health agency was fired by President Donald Trump himself because she wasn’t “aligned with the president’s mission” and refused to resign. Susan Monarez’s lawyers said she was targeted for…