Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra faced intense questioning from senators regarding his controversial decisions. These include high-profile firings at the CDC, changes to vaccine policy limiting access for some Americans, and replacing key medical experts with anti-vaccine individuals. Senators from both parties expressed concerns, with some calling for his resignation. Becerra defended his actions, citing the need to reform the CDC and claiming the government had previously misled the public about vaccine effectiveness. His responses were met with skepticism and accusations of misinformation, highlighting deep divisions over public health policy.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.