Health nominees stall as Senate panel weighs CDC and ASPR chiefs

Democrats on the Senate Health Committee remain undecided on confirming Erica Schwartz to run the CDC and Sean Kaufman to head the ASPR, with an executive session planned for July 23 amid questions about Schwartz’s willingness to stand up to political pressure and Kaufman’s vaccine-stance history. Republicans express support, but the nominations’ fate now hinges on additional member input and a potential floor vote, leaving a clear path to confirmation uncertain.