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Erica Schwartz, Trump’s nominee for C.D.C. director, advances to full Senate vote

Erica Schwartz, Trump’s nominee for C.D.C. director, advanced after initial review to a full Senate confirmation vote.

SourcesAP News14:40 UTCThe New York Times15:21 UTCSave

Key points

From AP News’s report
  • Senate HELP committee advanced Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination for CDC director.
  • If confirmed, she would be the 22nd director of the CDC in Atlanta.
  • Questions arose about standing up to political pressure from Kennedy and Trump allies.
  • Committee vote moved forward despite opposition from Sen. Bernie Sanders.
  • CDC has faced 3,000+ workforce losses and ongoing leadership turmoil under Trump.

Why it matters. Schwartz has publicly supported childhood vaccines and would lead the nation’s public health agency if confirmed.

What to watch. The full Senate will vote on whether to confirm Schwartz as C.D.C. director.

Coverage

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“Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump’s CDC director - apnews.com”

Key points from AP News
  • Senate HELP committee advanced Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination for CDC director.
  • If confirmed, she would be the 22nd director of the CDC in Atlanta.
  • Questions arose about standing up to political pressure from Kennedy and Trump allies.
  • Committee vote moved forward despite opposition from Sen. Bernie Sanders.
  • CDC has faced 3,000+ workforce losses and ongoing leadership turmoil under Trump.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News

Coverage

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SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump’s CDC director - apnews.com”
Key points from AP News
  • Senate HELP committee advanced Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination for CDC director.
  • If confirmed, she would be the 22nd director of the CDC in Atlanta.
  • Questions arose about standing up to political pressure from Kennedy and Trump allies.
  • Committee vote moved forward despite opposition from Sen. Bernie Sanders.
  • CDC has faced 3,000+ workforce losses and ongoing leadership turmoil under Trump.

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