- Sen. Bernie Sanders released HHS emails alleging HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pressured the CDC on vaccine messaging and allowed researchers access to “confidential” data tied to debunked vaccine‑autism claims.
- The emails show calls for political review of CDC decisions and say former CDC director Susan Monarez was fired shortly after refusing to "rubber stamp" a vaccine panel’s recommendations; Sanders is demanding a bipartisan investigation.
- Records also say Kennedy ordered cancellation of flu vaccine ad campaigns; Sanders is pushing a HELP Committee hearing and has called for Kennedy’s resignation.
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