Senate confirms Erica Schwartz as new CDC leader

"New Leadership at the CDC: Dr. Erica Schwartz Confirmed as Director" After nearly a year of leadership void, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is poised to get a new director, with Dr. Erica Schwartz set to take the helm. The Senate's confirmation of Schwartz on a mostly party-line vote of 51-44 marks a significant development in the agency's future. As a physician and public health expert, Schwartz brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served in the Trump administration and worked on global health issues. The CDC, a key player in the US public health system, has been without a permanent director since Rochelle Walensky stepped down in April, and Schwartz's confirmation is expected to bring stability and direction to the agency.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will soon have a new official director for the first time in nearly a year, after the Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz.  Schwartz was confirmed on a mostly party-line 51-44 vote. Sen. Tim Kaine (Va.) was the lone Democrat to vote in her...