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July 15, 2026
Dr. Erica Schwartz Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing for CDC Director
- Dr. Erica Schwartz is nominated to lead the CDC, filling a vacancy since mid-April.
- She has extensive public health credentials, including roles in the U.S. Coast Guard and as deputy surgeon general.
- The CDC has faced significant challenges, including staff cuts and political interference, complicating its response to health crises.
3 Sources
- CDC director nominee Erica Schwartz faces Senate for confirmation hearingJul 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM · NPR
- Trump’s Latest Nominee for C.D.C. Director Will Face Senate PanelJul 15, 2026 at 9:03 AM · NYT
- Trump nominee for US CDC director appears before Senate panelJul 15, 2026 at 10:21 AM · Reuters