Senators have already confirmed President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and advanced the continuing resolution to avert the shutdown, but a final vote on it has not yet been scheduled.
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 nomination, along with all of the Republicans present. - "She's got the qualifications for the job," Kaine told Politico last week after voting to advance Schwartz's nomination out of committee. Schwartz is a physician who worked at the…
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 nomination, along with all of the Republicans present. - "She's got the qualifications for the job," Kaine told Politico last week after voting to advance Schwartz's nomination out of committee. Schwartz is a physician who worked at the…Open
‘I will vote against this nomination’
Blanche advanced out of committee, but there are more Senate Republicans whose support is unclear to confirm him in a floor vote.
Survivors were also critical of Sens. Tom Tillis, R-N.C., and John Cornyn, R-Texas.
Florida Rep. Cory Mills critiqued the Senate’s inaction regarding the SAVE America Act on “National Report” and demanded that every senator go on record ahead of the upcoming August recess because the American public deserves full transparency on where elected officials stand when it comes to voter ID requirements and safeguarding federal elections.
Rep. Harshbarger’s new bill could help the victims of transgender ideology access the real care they need.
The letter comes after Grassley asked Verizon in 2023 to search for all requests or orders made by the Justice Department or any federal law enforcement agency between January 2016 – October 2023 related to Senate devices and Crossfire Hurricane.
Days before a committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general, Democrats demanded answers about the since-withdrawn subpoenas.
A new poll has revealed that the vast majority of Americans support President Donald J. Trump's SAVE America Act.
A new survey has revealed overwhelming bipartisan support for President Donald J. Trump’s SAVE America Act, which seeks to strengthen election security by implementing voter ID and proof of citizenship requirements. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A new poll has revealed that the vast majority of Americans support President Donald J. Trump’s SAVE America Act. DETAIL: According to a poll commissioned by Tea Party Patriots Action and conducted by McLaughlin & Associates, a large majority of American voters support the SAVE America Act, which mandates voter ID and proof of citizenship to participate in federal elections. Specifically, the SAVE Act is backed by 94 percent of Republicans, 73 percent of independents, and 68 percent of…Open