HealthJul 15, 2026Erica Schwartz Testifies in CDC Confirmation HearingDr. Erica Schwartz, a retired Rear Admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service with medical, law, and public health degrees who previously served as chief medical offi...Erica SchwartzCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Vaccine Policy
PoliticsApr 16, 2026President Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz, former Coast Guard chief medical officer, as CDC director nominee; three additional HHS health appointments announcedPresident Trump announced the nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Schwartz is a retired Re...CDCTrumpRobert F. Kennedy, Jr.+1
GovernmentApr 15, 2026Dr. Erica Schwartz identified as White House's leading candidate to serve as CDC directorAccording to current and former officials, Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top candidate to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ...CDCErica Schwartz
PoliticsJul 20, 2026Questions of Integrity Surround Trump’s NomineesThis is a Guardian opinion column by Robert Reich arguing that recent Trump administration nominees raise questions about integrity. Reich discusses public and Senat...Donald TrumpTodd BlancheErica Schwartz+1