Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as C.D.C. Director
8 sources·Updated August 5, 2026
Erica Schwartz CDC appointment
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- Al Jazeera·4h agoErica Schwartz confirmed as new CDC chief amid US agency turmoil
US public health agency faces toughest test as Schwartz takes charge amid political pressure and public health crises.
Read at Al Jazeera → - Independent World·5h agoDr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director – agency’s first permanent leader in a year
The agency has lost more than a quarter of its workforce since Trump’s return to office last year
Read at Independent World → - Ars Technica·6h agoSchwartz confirmed as CDC director after bungling confirmation hearing
Schwartz is well-qualified for the role, but crashed and burned in Senate hearing.
Read at Ars Technica → - Guardian International·6h agoSenate confirms Trump pick Erica Schwartz as new CDC director
Schwartz, president’s third pick to lead top US public health agency, confirmed in 51-44 Senate vote Dr Erica Schwartz was confirmed by the US Senate as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a rare win for the Trump administration after a string of…
Read at Guardian International → - CBS News Top·7h agoSenate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz in a 51 to 44 vote.
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