On Wednesday evening, just weeks after her confirmation, Susan Monarez was fired by the White House after refusing a demand to resign. The White House stated that, despite her expressing intent to resign, she ultimately did not — and therefore they terminated
President Trump’s nominee to head the CDC, Susan Monarez, has been confirmed by the Senate in a 51–47 vote. Monarez, already serving as acting director, becomes the first CDC chief to receive Senate confirmation, a requirement put in place by a 2023
