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Former CDC chief medical officer says RFK Jr. caused 'irreparable harm'

Since taking over at HHS in February 2025, Kennedy has imposed sweeping authority over the CDC.

Transcript: Former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026

The following is the full transcript of an interview with former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2026. This ...

Former CDC official describes "pure chaos" as RFK Jr. sought to transform health agency and take over vaccine panel

Former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry warned the "scientific integrity" of federal health agencies are at risk.

Former CDC official describes "pure chaos" as RFK Jr. sought to transform health agency

Dr. Debra Houry, who served as chief medical officer at the CDC before leaving the agency in protest after then CDC director ...
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CDC emails reveal challenges facing its next director

Emails from CDC officials released by Sen. Bernie Sanders reveal agency leaders dealing with political pressures during the Trump era and highlight challenges for the next director.