A Tennessee congressman is recovering after he was "accidentally" kicked by a horse over the weekend, breaking one of his ribs.Sources said Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., is feeling "fine now," and there will not be any changes to his schedule."While working on his farm over the weekend, Congressman Burchett was accidently kicked by a horse," according to a statement from spokesperson Will Garrett. "He suffered a broken rib and bruising but hasn't missed a beat."THE 'TOUGH COOKIES' OF BUTLER, PA., REMAIN UNITED, HOPEFUL ONE YEAR AFTER TRUMP RALLY SHOOTINGBurchett told Fox News correspondent Chad Pergram that a horsefly landed on his horse's tail, causing it to get spooked.The horse kicked Burchett in the chest "with both hooves," leaving him with a unique battle scar.SUSPECT SHOOTS TROOPER, OPENS FIRE AT KENTUCKY CHURCH, LEAVING MULTIPLE PEOPLE INJURED"Its a cool mark," Burchett told Pergram. "Ive been toying with the idea of getting a tattoo."While the congressman made light of the situation, he added the doctor told him he was "lucky," because it would have been a problem had the blow "been an inch-and-a-half higher."The 60-year-old previously served as mayor of Knox County, Tennessee.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPBurchett spoke in Maury County, Tennessee, on Monday night and has a full slate of district events throughout the week.Burchett's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment.Fox News' Chad Pergram contributed to this report.

U.S. health agencies are targeting a threat to Americans that is readily available nationwide.7-hydroxymitragynine, also known as 7-OH, is a concentrated form of kratom, a plant-derived substance that has been commonly used for pain relief and as a stimulant.The concentrated byproduct has been linked to opioid receptors in the body, triggering the potential for abuse and various drug-related symptoms.HEALTH OFFICIALS WARN OF DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE AVAILABLE IN STORES ACROSS THE NATIONThe substance, which is considered a "synthetic opioid," has been bottled into drinks, powders and tablets that are sold at vape shops, gas stations and other stores across the country.An uptick in 7-OH-related medical events has led the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to crack down on sellers of these products.In a Tuesday press release, the HHS announced that the FDA is recommending a scheduling action to control these products under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H., wrote in a statement that vape stores are "popping up in every neighborhood in America, and many are selling addictive products like concentrated 7-OH."AMID KRATOM OVERDOSE CLAIMS, GROUPS CALL FOR REGULATION, BETTER TESTING OF DRUG"After the last wave of the opioid epidemic, we cannot get caught flat-footed again," he said. "7-OH is an opioid that can be more potent than morphine. We need regulation and public education to prevent another wave of the opioid epidemic."There are no FDA-approved 7-OH drugs, according to the health agency. It is not lawful in dietary supplements, nor can it be lawfully added to conventional foods.Kratom is derived from the leaves of a tree (Mitragyna speciosa) found in regions of Southeast Asia, such as Malaysia and Thailand, according to Lori Karan, M.D., professor of internal and preventive medicine at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California, who previously spoke to Fox News Digital.The leaves of the tree contain more than 40 different active compounds, with the most prevalent being mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine and speciofoline.The plant is thought to have dual properties. It produces a stimulant effect at low doses and an opioid-like, analgesic effect when taken in higher amounts, according to Dr. Richard Clark, medical director of the San Diego division of the California Poison Control System."It has activity at opioid receptors in the brain, like opioid analgesics, and for that reason has been used as either a substitute for opioid analgesics or a tool to improve symptoms of opioid withdrawal," Clark previously told Fox News Digital.Americans most commonly use kratom for self-treatment of chronic pain and to help battle opioid withdrawal symptoms, he added.When isolated in its concentrated state, 7-OH, the active metabolite present in the kratom plant, becomes a highly potent analgesic.7-OH can be more potent than morphine, leading to the potential for abuse and drug-related symptoms like dependence and withdrawal, according to the HHS.While vendors may advertise kratom as safe and "all-natural," the composition can vary widely and may not accurately reflect the product labeling, experts caution.Its uncommon for kratom to cause major toxic effects, but when people ingest large amounts or combine it with other drugs, they may experience hallucinogenic reactions, convulsions, coma and, in rare cases, death, Clark warned.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER"There is also a potential for individuals to develop dependence and withdrawal with heavy kratom use," he said.Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, confusion and tremors, according to Karan.The FDA and HHS announced a call to action against 7-OH products in a press conference on Tuesday, where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described its growing availability and the weight of addiction on the American people."Theyre putting [vape shops] around schools, theyre putting them in our poorest neighborhoods, and now theyre putting them in every gas station," the HHS secretary said.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/health"Theyre marketed for children. Theyre gummy bears, theyre bright colors, theyre candy-flavored. This is really a sinister, sinister industry."During the same press conference, Makary noted that there is no intention for the agencies to deem pure kratom as "safe" for use at this time.Shiv Sudhakar contributed to this report.

The pro wrestling world was stunned to learn that Hulk Hogan died at the age of 71 after suffering a potential cardiac arrest at his home in Florida.Hogan left a lasting legacy on WWE and the industry in general, helping to elevate it into the upper echelon of pop culture and sports entertainment. WWE paid tribute to Hogan with a 10-bell salute and a video montage showing his career in the ring.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAlexa Bliss, ahead of her tag-team match with Charlotte Flair at SummerSlam, spoke to Fox News Digital about Hogans impact on pro wrestling."He obviously paved the way for what we do, and because of the impact that hes had on WWE, were now able to do these huge shows," she said. "Were having a two-day SummerSlam. Its the first-time ever were having a two-day SummerSlam. When you talk about WWE, one of the first names people talk about is Hulk Hogan."I had a moment with him at WrestleMania when I was hosting. He came out, and we did a surprise entrance and did the flex thing, and it was a lot of fun. Hes made such an impact on our business its undeniable."Bliss, whose real name is Alexis Kaufman, recalled her husband singer Ryan Cabrera showing off the Hogan video he captured at WrestleMania 35. Little did he know, Bliss was hosting the event and brought out Hogan.WWE CHAMP NAOMI TALKS HULK HOGAN'S IMPACT ON PRO WRESTLING AFTER ICON'S DEATH"My husband had a video of that WrestleMania of me and Hulk Hogan at the entrance, not knowing it was me with him," she recalled. "He goes, Oh, I have this really cool video of Hulk Hogan because I went to this WrestleMania once. I was like, Yeah, thats me. And he was like, Wait, what? Thats not you. And I go, 'Yeah, that blonde right there, posing with Hulk Hogan He goes, No, its a video of Hulk Hogan. And I go, Right, but the person right next to him, thats me. I was like, You have a video of Hulk Hogan and your future wife on that video. I always thought that was kinda cool."Ultimately, Bliss tipped her hat to how Hogan paved the way for her and others in the business."But obviously, yeah, its super sad. Condolences to his family. He was such a big personality and a big character in our world, and he paved the way for us to do what we love."Bliss and Flair will compete for the tag-team titles against Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez at SummerSlam. The premium live event will take place Saturday and Sunday.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Country star Luke Bryan is handling a concert mishap "like a champ."Bryan, 49, was in the middle of an encore performance of his song "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)" at the North Dakota State Fair, when someone in the crowd hurled an object at the stage and smacked Bryan directly in the face.The moment was caught on camera by fans, with Bryan seen slightly recoiling after the hit. He flashed a quick look of surprise, but instead of stopping the show, the "American Idol" judge continued to perform as if nothing had happened.LUKE BRYAN'S CHEEKY JOKE ABOUT VIRAL COLDPLAY KISS CAM SCANDAL HAS CONCERT CROWD ROARING WITH LAUGHTER"Poor Luke Bryan got hit in the face during his encore," the caption on the fan video read on TikTok. "Carried on like a champ though."Its still unclear what exactly hit the "One Margarita" singer, with some fans speculating it was a bracelet or phone accessory, but the incident immediately lit up social media.While Bryan hasnt addressed the moment publicly, his fans came to his defense and called out the growing trend of fans throwing objects at artists mid-performance.ZACH BRYAN, MORGAN WALLEN LATEST STARS TO FALL VICTIM TO CONCERT FANS THROWING OBJECTS"Whoever that was ruined the whole concert [because] he stopped so early," one disappointed fan wrote.Another comment read, " you know hes a good guy when he takes that amount of disrespect and shrugs it off."WATCH: LUKE BRYAN HIT IN FACE BY OBJECT DURING PERFORMANCE"Shame on whoever did this," another fan wrote.Fox News Digital reached out to Bryan's representatives for comment.Bryan now joins a long list of musicians including Harry Styles, Bebe Rexha and Kelsea Ballerini whove been hit during live shows, sparking calls for tighter concert security and more respect from the crowd.WATCH: KELSEA BALLERINI GETS HIT IN THE FACE WITH OBJECT THROWN BY FAN AT CONCERTIn 2023, Styles got directly hit in the eye while he was onstage in Vienna performing his Love on Tour concert.Rexha was first hit in the face with a cellphone, resulting in the arrest of a man and the singer getting stitches in New York City.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERBallerini was the victim of a similar incident later that year. The country star sang her song, "If You Go Down," when she was hit in the eye by a bracelet.Turning her head and eventually her entire body away from the audience, Ballerini was quickly attended to by one of her band members. After several moments, Ballerini walked off-stage.

The House Oversight Committee, led by GOP Chairman James Comer, said it "will not consider" a request from Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys seeking immunity in exchange for her testimony to Congress.The former accomplice and girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein was subpoenaed last week to testify before Congress from prison as part of a probe by lawmakers seeking to uncover more information about the disgraced financier's sex crimes. A subpoenaed deposition was scheduled for Aug. 11.On Tuesday, Maxwell's attorneys sent a letter to Chairman Comer indicating she would invoke her Fifth Amendment rights and stay silent in front of Congress unless an immunity request was agreed upon.In Maxwell's immunity request, her attorney's offered clemency as a possible solution, indicating Maxwell "would be willing and eager to testify openly and honestly, in public, before Congress" if it were granted to her.EPSTEIN ACCOMPLICE GHISLAINE MAXWELL PLAYS MODEL INMATE AS SHE SEEKS PATH OUT OF PRISON"The Oversight Committee will respond to Ms. Maxwells attorney soon, but it will not consider granting congressional immunity for her testimony," a spokesperson told Fox News Digital after receiving the letter.In their letter to Comer, Maxwell's attorneys said their client's testimony could pose both legal and security risks for their client. Maxwell's legal team also requested questions their client would be asked in advance of her testimony in front of Congress, but the Oversight spokesperson did not directly speak to that request.Another request from Maxwell's attorneys was that the deposition date be delayed until after the Supreme Court rules on Maxwell's latest bid for an appeal. On Monday, Maxwell's attorneys asked the High Court to hear their client's appeal in her 2021 sex trafficking conviction, arguing the federal government "has an obligation to honor" a 2007 non-prosecution agreement that they believe should shield her from criminal charges.HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE VOTED IN FAVOR OF SUBPOENAING BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON OVER GHISLAINE MAXWELL CONNECTION"Ms. Maxwell should never have been charged in the first place. In 2008, the United States government promised, in writing, that she would not be prosecuted," Maxwell's attorneys wrote in their correspondence to Comer, adding she did not receive a fair trial when convicted in the Southern District of New York for sex trafficking in 2021. "[The government] broke that promise only after Mr. Epstein died in 2019, at which point Ms. Maxwell became a convenient scapegoat."According to the attorneys, during Maxwell's case in the Southern District of New York, prosecutors "wrongfully convinced the trial judge to unfairly limit Ms. Maxwell from presenting her defense, and at least one juror lied about a material fact during voir dire in order to serve on the jury."Fox News Digital reached out to Maxwell's attorney, David Oscar Markus, for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.

A "walk-on" baseball coach and substitute groundskeeper at a California high school was charged with sex crimes against a female student, prosecutors said.Gabriel Vigil, 34, was working at Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High School in Long Beach when he committed the crimes, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said.He was charged with one felony count each of sexual penetration of a person under 18, unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor more than three years younger, oral copulation of a person under 18, contacting a minor for a sexual offense and distributing or showing pornography to a minor.FORMER PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER, 33, CHARGED AFTER 'PROLONGED PATTERN OF ABUSE' WITH TEEN BOY"Sex predators who exploit their position of trust in a school setting and target minors should know that my office will work with law enforcement to find you, arrest you and hold you fully accountable," said Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman. "We fully support the victim in this case as prosecutors in our Sex Crimes Division seek justice against the perpetrator."Vigil was also charged with two felony counts of meeting a minor for lewd purposes. Vigil appeared in court Monday and pleaded not guilty. A judge set his bail at $250,000.Prosecutors said Vigil committed multiple sex crimes against the female student at multiple locations, including his apartment.ILLINOIS TEACHER INDICTED ON 52 ADDITIONAL CHARGES IN STUDENT SEXUAL ABUSE CASEA spokesperson for the Long Beach Unified School District told Fox News Digital Vigil is no longer employed by the district."A reported incident involving a Cabrillo High School walk-on coach, who also served as a substitute groundskeeper, is currently under investigation," the spokesperson said. "Any matter that raises safety concerns is investigated promptly and thoroughly, and upon being reported, addressed in accordance with district protocols."Prosecutors believe there may be additional victims and are asking that they contact the Long Beach Police Department.

The gunman who went on a shooting spree in New York City acquired part of his rifle from an associate, New York City Mayor Eric Adams revealed Tuesday."The lower part [of the rifle] we are finding out was purchased by an associate,"Adams told "The Story."NYC SHOOTING: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT SHANE TAMURA, GUNMAN WHO KILLED 4 INCLUDING NYPD COP IN MIDTOWN MANHATTANIt is unclear whether the associate played any part in planning or executing the shooting, Adams added.Shane Tamura, the identified gunman who killed four, targeted the NFLs headquarters but mistakenly entered the wrong elevator bank, Adams told Fox 5 NYs "Good Day New York." He instead went to the floor where Rudin Management was located.Tamura expressed grievances against the NFL for his belief that he hadChronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, a brain disease caused by repeated head injuries and impacts, an official told Fox News Digital.NFLPA REACTS TO 'TRAGIC' SHOOTING AT OFFICE BUILDING OF LEAGUE'S HEADQUARTERS: 'SINCERE CONDOLENCES'The NYPD said Tamura had a documented mental health history, which Adams addressed in his "proactive" approach to preventing another act of violence from happening again."Our laws must be clearer on identifying those with mental health issues," Adams stated. "There appears to be, from the reports we're getting, that there's a mental health aspect to this, and we have to ensure that our laws are stronger."Adams discussed with "The Story" anchor Martha MacCallum whether there is a strong enough police presence in New York. "This incident did not unfold because of the lack of police personnel, it unfolded because of a very dangerous person decided he was going to take the life of anyone he came in contact with," Adams said.IN THE WAKE OF MANHATTAN MASS SHOOTING, NYC LAWMAKER URGES NEW YORKERS TO REMAIN 'VIGILANT'When asked what his advice was to employers on how to make New York Citys office spaces more secure, Adams credited his security team of "corporate security heads" as evidence that "training works.""We believe the result of some of those meetings is what Rudin Management did successfully by creating those safe rooms, carrying out active shooting drills, of some of the practices that we believe we were able to put in place with our corporate leaders," Adams pointed out. "We think it saved lives."

An illegal alien convicted of a conspiracy to murder a teenager using a baseball bat in the Philadelphia area is among some of the "worst of the worst" criminal illegals arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement across the country in recent weeks, according to the agency.A statement by ICE says that Bou Khathavong, an illegal alien and dual citizen of Laos and Thailand, was arrested on July 25 by officials from ICE Philadelphia. According to ICE, Khathavong has previously been convicted of conspiracy to murder a teenager with a baseball bat in in Pennnsylvania.Another statement by the Department of Homeland Security released on Tuesday highlighted other "worst of the worst" illegal aliens arrested in recent weeks, including several pedophiles, drug traffickers and individuals convicted of cruelty and neglect of a child and involvement in a hit-and-run that resulted in death.DHS said illegal alien Santiago Geovany Garcia-Rosales, a 35-year-old from Guatemala, was convicted of failure to stop and render aid involving a deathin Harris County, Texas. He was arrested by ICE Houston on July 28, according to ICE.ICE IN HOUSTON RELEASES NEW DETAILS ABOUT ARRESTED ILLEGAL CHILD SEX OFFENDERSICE also arrested Hector Bonaparte-Contreras, a 42-year-old criminal illegal alien from from Mexico, on July 24. Bonaparte-Contreras was convicted of predatory criminal sexual assault on a child less than 13 years oldin Chicago.Another alien, Julio Armando Gomez-Fernandez, was arrested by ICE on July 27 in Dallas. Also an illegal from Mexico, Gomez-Fernandez was previously convicted in Colorado of meth possession with intent to distribute as well as unlawful re-entry.Manuel Loja, a criminal alien and sex offender from Ecuador, was arrested by ICE Newark on July 24. Loja has been convicted of cruelty and neglect of children in New Jersey.DANGER REMAINS, DESPITE TRUMP SECURING BORDER: AZ REPUBLICANSDHS pointed out in its release that 70% of ICE arrests include illegal aliens with either criminal convictions or pending charges.The statement said that "under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, DHS is delivering on its promise to prioritize the American people over illegal aliens and criminal protection policies, removing these public safety threats from American communities."DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin also commented on the arrests, blaming the Biden administration for having "allowed dangerous criminals to pour into our country."ALLEGED SERIAL CRIMINAL NABBED IN MICHIGAN TRAFFIC BUST AFTER BIDEN ADMINISTRATION RELEASED HIM INTO USCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"President Trump and Secretary Noem unleashed ICE to arrest these criminal illegal aliens," said McLaughlin, adding, "From pedophiles to drug traffickers, ICE is prioritizing arresting the worst of the worst. We will not allow criminal illegals to terrorize American communities."

Sydney Sweeney turned heads once again, but this time it wasn't for a pair of American Eagle jeans.Sweeney, 27, showed some skin while enjoying an afternoon on the water Friday with friends and family, including a new mystery man, months after ending her engagement to fianc Jonathan Davino.The "White Lotus" star slipped into a black swimsuit and life vest while riding a Jet Ski on a lake after American Eagle dropped a provocative new ad starring Sweeney.SYDNEY SWEENEY'S RACY AD SPARKS OUTRAGE BUT FANS DEFEND ANTI-'WOKE' STYLESweeney looked at ease as she walked across a dock wearing a simple black one-piece. Her dark blonde hair was worn naturally wavy, and she stayed safe with a life vest strapped across her chest.The pair jumped on the back of a Jet Ski together, with Sweeney taking the lead on an adventure through the waves.Sydney and her mystery man pulled over for a quick pit stop to climb and rope swing off a cliff before jetting back to a lake house.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSEarlier this year, Sweeney confirmed she was once again single after calling off her engagement to Davino after three years of dating."Im learning a lot about myself, spending more time with my friends. And Im loving it," she told The Times.Thrill-seeking aside, the "White Lotus" star's recent collaboration with American Eagle for its fall clothing campaign, "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans," has sparked a mix of reactions on social media.While some have described the campaign as "tone-deaf" due to alleged racial undertones, others have praised the actress for killing "woke" advertising.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERIn a promo video posted to the brand's Instagram, the 27-year-old "Euphoria" star walked toward an AE billboard featuring her and the tagline "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Genes." Sweeney crossed out "Genes" and replaced it with "Jeans" before walking away.According to Salon, the term "great genes" was historically used to "celebrate whiteness, thinness and attractiveness."While some fans called out the "entirely tone-deaf" approach and compared the ad to "nazi propaganda," others came to Sweeney's defense."It doesnt hurt ANYONE. Thats the point. Its literally an advertisement for jeans. Not for nazism," one person wrote."Woke advertising is dead. Sydney Sweeney killed it," one user wrote on X.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sweeney will appear on various 3D billboards across the United States, including at the Sphere in Las Vegas. There will also be a Snapchat lens for which Sweeney will speak directly with users in addition to AI-enabled "try-on technology so customers too can have great jeans."APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTAdditionally, 100% of the net proceeds from Sweeney's "Sydney Jean," which is embroidered with a butterfly to represent domestic violence awareness, will be donated to Crisis Text Line, a nonprofit that provides free and confidential text-based mental health support and crisis intervention.Representatives for Sweeney and American Eagle did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.Fox News Digital's Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report.

The Senate confirmed President Donald Trumps pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after his first choice struggled to gain support.Susan Monarez, a longtime fixture in Washington who has taken on leadership positions in a number of government public health roles, was confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday, crossing yet another position off the lengthy and growing number of nominees awaiting confirmation.Monarez was confirmed on a 51 to 47 party line vote.SENATE CONFIRMS TRUMP PICK TO LEAD INDEPENDENT NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONAcross her roughly two-decade career in D.C., she has served as deputy director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health within the Department of Health and Human Services and in roles at the White House, including at the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the National Security Council.She is the first CDC director to undergo the Senate confirmation process after a new law changed the requirement in 2023. Prior to her confirmation, Monarez had served as the acting director of the CDC since the beginning of this year.But Monarez, who has a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology, was not Trumps first pick to lead the public health agency, which is tasked with protecting Americans from public health threats.KEY TRUMP NOMINEES STALLED BY SENATE DEMS PUTS PRESSURE ON GOP LEADERSTrump tapped Monarez in March shortly after withdrawing his nomination of Dr. David Weldon, a former House member, after it was clear that he couldnt get enough votes from Senate Republicans to make it across the finish line.He lauded Monarezs credentials, and charged that Americans had "lost confidence" in the CDC."Dr. Monarez will work closely with our GREAT Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert Kennedy Jr," he said on social media at the time. "Together, they will prioritize Accountability, High Standards, and Disease Prevention to finally address the Chronic Disease Epidemic and, MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN!"But questions also linger on how well Monarez and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. might work together.During her confirmation hearing last month, Senate Democrats grilled Monarez over whether she agreed with Kennedys positions on vaccines. Kennedy has long been outspoken about his skepticism regarding vaccines, particularly COVID-19 vaccines.'ALL THE OPTIONS': GOP EYES CUTTING AUGUST RECESS TO MOVE DOZENS OF TRUMP NOMINEES STALLED BY DEMSThe CDC has been hit with thousands of staff cuts and resignations and subject to changes in vaccine policy notably Kennedys decision to remove the COVID-19 from the vaccine schedule for pregnant women and healthy children in the last six months."I think vaccines save lives. I think that we need to continue to support the promotion of utilization of vaccines," Monarez said during her confirmation hearing.Her confirmation also comes as Kennedy, in his budget request for the HHS, seeks a slash in funding to the CDC of nearly 50%, or from about $9.2 billion to $4.2 billion, for the upcoming fiscal year.But Kennedy made clear in an X post at the time of her nomination that he supports Monarez to take on the position."I handpicked Susan for this job because she is a longtime champion of MAHA values, and a caring, compassionate and brilliant microbiologist and a tech wizard who will reorient CDC toward public health and gold-standard science," he said. "Im so grateful to President Trump for making this appointment."And an HHS spokesperson told Fox News Digital, "Once Dr. Monarez is confirmed, the Secretary looks forward to working with her to advance common-sense policies that will Make America Healthy Again."