- Trump appointed Chris Klomp as HHS Deputy Secretary and nominated Erica Schwartz for CDC director, leveraging Klomp's background in Medicare.
- A nominee is currently being considered to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) agency, with the process overseen by relevant committees.
Susan Collins is facing planned votes regarding her potential appointments for Director of National Intelligence, Attorney General, and CDC Director amid concerns over the Trump administration's oversteps.
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Updated Jul 27
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What happened
Susan Collins is facing planned votes regarding her potential appointments for Director of National Intelligence, Attorney General, and CDC Director amid concerns over the Trump administration's oversteps.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Senator Susan Collins opposed an Administration bill on August 6, 2026.Sub-event
- Susan Collins' vote on the nominee's confirmation is crucial amid her high-stakes political situation regarding potential appointments.Sub-event
Collins's planned votes on key appointments (Intelligence Director, AG, CDC Director) are under scrutiny.1 source
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Part of
A nominee is currently being considered to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) agency, with the process overseen by relevant committees.Also in this story
- Bill Cassidy questioned Trump's nominee for Surgeon General regarding the role of the CDC and FDA, leading to Erica Schwartz's confirmation as director.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention addresses staff burnout and understaffing issues.
- Jasmine Crockett is nominated to lead the CDC under Donald Trump and questioned Erica Schwartz during the confirmation process.
The entities involved
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Susan Collins
United States Senator from Maine since 1997
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Erica Schwartz
American politician
Nothing else this week.
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- centralmaine.comA list of questions for Susan Collins | Letter