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Senate confirms Erica Schwartz as CDC director
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a 51-44 vote, ending a nearly yearlong vacancy at the agency. Schwartz, who has backgrounds in medicine and federal leadership roles, becomes the third Trump nominee for the CDC director position in 18 months amid the agency's recent political turmoil and staff losses.
Dr. Erica SchwartzCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)U.S. SenateRobert F. KennedyHealth Secretary
2026-08-05
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