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Senate confirms Trump pick Erica Schwartz as new CDC director

The Guardian World Wednesday 05 August 2026, 19:36 UTC By Guardian staff 1 min read
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Schwartz, president’s third pick to lead top US public health agency, confirmed in 51-44 Senate voteDr 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 failed attempts to fill senior health posts. Schwartz was confirmed ⁠51-44 by senators. She is Donald Trump’s third pick to run ​the CDC.

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 failed attempts to fill senior health posts.

Schwartz was confirmed ⁠51-44 by senators. She is Donald Trump’s third pick to run ​the CDC.

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