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July 30, 2026
Senate Committee Advances Dr. Erica Schwartz's Nomination Amid Concerns
- Dr. Erica Schwartz's nomination to lead the CDC passed a Senate committee vote despite ongoing concerns about her independence from political pressure.
- Sen. Bill Cassidy expressed confidence in Schwartz's ability to stand up to political influence after discussions following her hearing.
- If confirmed, Schwartz would be the 22nd director of the CDC, which has faced significant turmoil and loss of staff under the Trump administration.
6 Sources
- Senate panel approves CDC nominee, controversial HHS pickJul 30, 2026 at 2:16 PM · Axios
- Senate HELP Committee advances Trump's CDC, ASPR, Labor Secretary nomineesJul 30, 2026 at 2:20 PM · The Hill
- US Senate panel votes to advance nomination of Trump CDC pick SchwartzJul 30, 2026 at 2:28 PM · Reuters
- Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC directorJul 30, 2026 at 3:13 PM · ABC News
- Erica Schwartz, Trump’s Nominee for C.D.C. Director, Advances to Full Senate VoteJul 30, 2026 at 3:21 PM · NYT
- Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC directorJul 30, 2026 at 7:06 PM · CBS News