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Former CDC Director Susan Monarez testified before the Senate, revealing she was pressured by Health Secretary RFK Jr. to pre-approve vaccine recommendations without reviewing scientific evidence. She detailed how Kennedy demanded the dismissal of career officials and approval of policies contrary to evidence, which she refused, leading to her firing. Monarez emphasised her commitment to integrity, evidence-based public health, and protecting children, warning that undermining science could endanger Americans and erode trust in the CDC. Her testimony spotlights tensions between political pressure and scientific responsibility at the agency.