As chaos grips the CDC and its leadership, senator calls for RFK Jr.’s resignation

As chaos grips the CDC, one senator argued, "We cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of the CDC and our other critical health agencies to the ground."

Thursday, August 28, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS As chaos grips the CDC and its leadership, senator calls for RFK Jr.'s resignation As chaos grips the CDC and its leadership, senator calls for RFK Jr.'s resignation As chaos grips the CDC, one senator argued, "We cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of the CDC and our other critical health agencies to the ground." MORE Polls show unpopularity of Trump's militarization campaign, despite his 'dictator' claims Donald Trump suggested that "most" Americans support his deployment of National Guard troops to D.C. streets. New polling proves otherwise. MORE Polls show unpopularity of Trump's militarization campaign, despite his 'dictator' claims Donald Trump suggested that "most" Americans support his deployment of National Guard troops to D.C. streets. New polling proves otherwise. MORE 'Shame!' Republican Sen. Susan Collins faces heckling, boos at public event in Maine A year ahead of her re-election campaign, Republican Sen. Susan Collins faced heckling and sustained booing at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Maine. MORE 'Shame!' Republican Sen. Susan Collins faces heckling, boos at public event in Maine A year ahead of her re-election campaign, Republican Sen. Susan Collins faced heckling and sustained booing at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Maine. MORE Trump touts 'comprehensive' crime bill in Congress that doesn't appear to exist Donald Trump this week announced that Republicans are working on a "comprehensive" crime bill. That was news to confused GOP lawmakers. MORE Trump touts 'comprehensive' crime bill in Congress that doesn't appear to exist Donald Trump this week announced that Republicans are working on a "comprehensive" crime bill. That was news to confused GOP lawmakers. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Trump's disjointed line on Chinese students sparks rare MAGA pushback Less than a month into her tenure, Susan Monarez is already being ousted at the CDC The Fed backs Lisa Cook as the White House's unprecedented offensive continues Trump touts Operation Warp Speed, while simultaneously undermining its legacy Trump targets Soros as part of a larger campaign against the left's infrastructure LEADERSHIP EXODUS: CDC officials walk out over Trump's crackpot HHS secretary 'Words are not enough': Minneapolis mayor calls for action on gun violence after horrific day DON'T LET DESPAIR STEAL YOUR HOPE   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON BLUESKY Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER