Health

Trump Nominates CDC Director After Months of Vacancy

Trump has nominated Erica Schwartz, a rear admiral in the US Coast Guard who previously served as deputy surgeon general, to permanently lead the CDC after months of interim leadership left the agency rudderless. The pick ends a prolonged search that left one of the world's most influential public health institutions without stable leadership. Trump announced the nomination on Truth Social.

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Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, ex-deputy surgeon general, as CDC director

The Guardian · Apr 16

House passes bill extending protections for Haitian migrants in the U.S.

NPR · Apr 16

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