Senate confirms Schwartz for CDC director

Senate confirms FEMA leader

The Senate has confirmed President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which has faced significant scrutiny for its handling of disasters and funding under the Trump administration. The Senate approved the nomination of Cameron Hamilton to lead the agency as part of a larger slate of 74 nominations confirmed together as a…

Aug 7, 2026

Senate confirms Schwartz for CDC director

The Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz for Centers for Disease Control director on Wednesday, giving the beleaguered agency its first full-time political leader in almost a year. Why it matters: While the 51-44 vote marked a step toward refilling the depleted ranks of the Trump administration's health care leadership, it didn't fully resolve questions about whether Schwartz could steer clear of political interference. Driving the news: Just one Democrat — Sen. Tim Kaine (Va.) — supported Schwartz's

Aug 5, 2026