CDC Has Been Without a Confirmed Director for 18 Months as Trump's Third Nominee Faces Senate Scrutiny

Dr. Erica Schwartz appeared before the Senate HELP Committee on July 15 as Trump's third CDC director nominee. The first withdrew before his hearing; the second was confirmed but fired by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after less than a month. The CDC has lacked a permanent confirmed director for most of Trump's second term.