Third time’s a charm for CDC director as Senate finally confirms Erica Schwartz as new agency head

The Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new CDC director. Schwartz was the third nominee proposed by Trump for the agency head position within the last 18 months. This confirmation follows the previous removal of Susan Monarez by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. last year, which occurred after a clash regarding vaccines. The appointment marks the successful conclusion of a prolonged selection process to fill the leadership role at the CDC.