The CDC is facing a major shakeup with the firing of Director Susan Monarez less than a month into her role. Four other top officials also resigned. This follows a recent shooting on the CDC campus and comes at a turbulent time for the agency. The departures leave the CDC without permanent leadership, mirroring a situation earlier in the Trump administration. Monarez had previously tried to reassure staff following the shooting, focusing on rebuilding trust. The reasons behind the mass departures remain unclear.

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