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 Justice Department said it was not releasing some information the state requested because federal court orders ban disclosing “victim-identifying information carte blanche."
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed delivers a victory speech after winning the Michigan Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate over Rep. Haley Stevens. He addresses his GOP opponent, Mike Rogers, and expresses gratitude for the win despite AIPAC attack ads. #AbdulElSayed #Michigan #Primary #Senate #Democrats #Nomination #Midterms #Election
NewsNation investigative reporter Rich McHugh challenges New Jersey officials' claim that no exposure pathway for cancer cases has been identified near a contaminated landfill. He argues that the evidence residents see around them demands a far more aggressive investigation. Watch this full episode of "The Truth of the Matter": https://youtu.be/XFmELNCv3oY #NewJersey #Keyport #cancer
