Fired CDC director Susan Monarez to testify before Senate

Published September 9, 2025 7:25pm ET



Fired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Susan Monarez will get a chance to testify next week before the Senate about the events leading up to her termination by President Donald Trump.

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee announced on Tuesday evening that Monarez and former CDC Chief Medical Officer Dr.  Debra Houry will be testifying following significant controversy over vaccine policy.

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