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

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

April 16, 2026 • Guardian World

Summary

President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz to be the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Schwartz, who served as deputy surgeon general during Trump’s first term, needs Senate approval before taking the job.

Key Facts

  • President Trump announced Dr. Erica Schwartz as his nominee for CDC director.
  • Schwartz is a rear admiral in the US Coast Guard and former deputy surgeon general (2019-2021).
  • She has experience in the US Navy, Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and Coast Guard.
  • Schwartz holds degrees in biomedical engineering, medicine, public health, and law.
  • The current acting CDC director, Jay Bhattacharya, left the position last month due to legal limits on acting appointments.
  • The CDC has faced challenges including layoffs, low staff morale, and a fatal shooting near its Atlanta campus.
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US health secretary under Trump’s second term, has worked to slow vaccine research and guidance.
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France calls on US to release 86-year-old widow of G.I. detained by ICE

France calls on US to release 86-year-old widow of G.I. detained by ICE

April 16, 2026 • The Hill

Summary

The French government has asked the United States to free an 86-year-old woman, Marie-Therese Ross, who is being held in U.S. immigration detention. She is the widow of an American soldier, and French officials are actively working to secure her release.

Key Facts

  • Marie-Therese Ross is 86 years old and is currently detained by U.S. immigration authorities.
  • She is the widow of an American G.I. (soldier).
  • The French government, including the consul general in New Orleans, has called for her release.
  • French officials say they have fully mobilized efforts to help her.
  • Ross is being held by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
  • The case has attracted international attention due to her age and connection to a U.S. military veteran.
  • No details were given about why she was detained.
  • French authorities are working with U.S. officials to resolve the situation.
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Trump picks Erica Schwartz as next head of CDC

Trump picks Erica Schwartz as next head of CDC

April 16, 2026 • BBC US

Summary

President Donald Trump has chosen Erica Schwartz to be the new leader of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Schwartz is a Coast Guard rear admiral and previously served as Trump’s deputy surgeon general.

Key Facts

  • Erica Schwartz was nominated by President Trump to lead the CDC.
  • She is a rear admiral in the US Coast Guard and served as deputy surgeon general under Trump’s first term.
  • The CDC had no Senate-confirmed director for months after Susan Monarez was removed from the position.
  • Monarez was fired after disagreements with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policies.
  • Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, was acting leader of the CDC before Schwartz’s nomination.
  • Schwartz has a medical degree from Brown University and a law degree from the University of Maryland.
  • President Trump’s first choice for CDC leader, Dave Weldon, withdrew after doubts about his confirmation chances.
  • Under Kennedy’s leadership, the CDC has undergone major staff changes and shifts in vaccine policy, some of which were legally challenged.
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Democrats’ fundraising dominates key midterm races: What we learned from the latest campaign filings

Democrats’ fundraising dominates key midterm races: What we learned from the latest campaign filings

April 16, 2026 • The Hill

Summary

Recent fundraising reports show that Democrats raised large amounts of money in important House and Senate races during the first quarter. These filings suggest that Democrats have strong momentum as they prepare for the November midterm elections.

Key Facts

  • The first-quarter campaign fundraising reports were released this week.
  • Democrats raised significant money in key House and Senate races.
  • The fundraising data comes from the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
  • The reports highlight Democrats’ growing strength ahead of midterm elections.
  • Primaries are starting to shape who will run in the November elections.
  • Fundraising totals can influence the chances of candidates winning seats in Congress.
  • Control of Congress is at stake in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Army chief firing hovers over Driscoll hearing: 5 takeaways

Army chief firing hovers over Driscoll hearing: 5 takeaways

April 16, 2026 • The Hill

Summary

The Army’s top leader, Gen. Randy George, was recently fired, which was a main topic at a House defense committee hearing. Lawmakers asked questions to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and acting Army chief Gen. Christopher LaNeve about the firing and other defense matters.

Key Facts

  • Gen. Randy George, the Army chief of staff, was recently fired.
  • The firing was a major topic during a House Appropriations defense subcommittee hearing.
  • Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and acting Army chief Gen. Christopher LaNeve attended the hearing.
  • Lawmakers from both political parties asked questions about the firing.
  • President Trump requested a $1.5 trillion defense budget.
  • The U.S. is currently involved in a war against Iran.
  • The hearing covered topics related to the Army’s leadership and budget.
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Tiger Woods mentioned drones over home and car, ‘president’ in remarks after crash, filing shows

Tiger Woods mentioned drones over home and car, ‘president’ in remarks after crash, filing shows

April 16, 2026 • Guardian US

Summary

Golf player Tiger Woods was arrested for suspected driving under the influence after a crash in Florida. Court papers say he had taken several prescription medications that day and made unusual comments about drones and speaking with "the president" during the police encounter.

Key Facts

  • Tiger Woods crashed his car in Hobe Sound, Florida, on March 27.
  • Police arrested him on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).
  • Woods told police he took medications like Vicodin, ibuprofen, and medicines for blood pressure and cholesterol.
  • A breath test found no alcohol, but Woods refused a urine drug test.
  • He mentioned drones flying over his home and said he had talked to "the president" during the incident.
  • Prosecutors want access to Woods’s prescription records before the crash; his lawyers object, citing privacy.
  • Woods pleaded not guilty and said he was looking at his phone to change the radio when the crash happened.
  • He is focusing on his health and will enter an inpatient treatment program abroad as ordered by a judge.
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Trump says he held meeting on unconfirmed reports of missing scientists

Trump says he held meeting on unconfirmed reports of missing scientists

April 16, 2026 • The Hill

Summary

President Donald Trump said he recently had a meeting about unconfirmed reports of missing nuclear scientists. He called the situation serious but did not provide further details.

Key Facts

  • President Trump spoke to reporters on Thursday about the issue.
  • He said he just left a meeting on reports of missing nuclear scientists.
  • The reports about deaths and disappearances are not confirmed.
  • The topic has raised questions in the scientific community.
  • President Trump described the situation as "pretty serious stuff."
  • No additional information was shared by the President during the comments.
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A timeline of the Karen Read case

A timeline of the Karen Read case

April 16, 2026 • CBS News

Summary

Karen Read was found not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, after a retrial in June 2025. She was, however, convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol related to the incident in 2022.

Key Facts

  • Karen Read was retried in 2025 after a mistrial in her first murder trial in 2024.
  • The jury acquitted Read of second-degree murder and manslaughter charges.
  • She was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
  • John O’Keefe died in January 2022, and Read was accused of hitting him with her SUV and leaving the scene.
  • Defense lawyers claimed Read was framed by people including law enforcement.
  • Texts and voicemails showed a troubled relationship between Read and O’Keefe before the incident.
  • Read was seen on surveillance near O’Keefe’s SUV the morning he died, but no tail light pieces were found in the driveway.
  • There was disagreement over the timing of a Google search on how long a person can survive in the cold.
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Senate vote on arms sale shows ‘massive cracks’ in US support for Israel

Senate vote on arms sale shows ‘massive cracks’ in US support for Israel

April 16, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Summary

The U.S. Senate voted against blocking military equipment sales to Israel, with 59 senators opposing and 40 supporting the measure. The vote showed rising concern among some senators, mainly Democrats, over U.S. aid to Israel amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

Key Facts

  • The Senate rejected a bill that aimed to stop selling military bulldozers to Israel by 59 to 40 votes.
  • The bill was introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders and received strong Democratic support.
  • Some Democratic senators who usually support Israel voted in favor of the bill, including Adam Schiff, Cory Booker, and Amy Klobuchar.
  • Republicans opposed the bill unanimously, accusing Democrats of supporting terrorism.
  • The bill was part of broader concerns about Israel’s military actions in Lebanon and Gaza, seen by some advocates as ethnic cleansing.
  • A related vote to block the sale of bombs to Israel also gained support from 36 Democratic senators.
  • Polls show declining support for Israel among Americans, especially younger people and Democrats.
  • Activists and some senators see the vote as a sign of shifting U.S. opinion on military aid to Israel.
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Who Is Erica Schwartz? Trump Names New CDC Director

Who Is Erica Schwartz? Trump Names New CDC Director

April 16, 2026 • Newsweek

Summary

President Donald Trump has named Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Schwartz has medical and legal training and served as deputy surgeon general during Trump’s first term, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Facts

  • Dr. Erica Schwartz holds a medical degree (MD), a law degree (JD), and a public health degree (MPH).
  • She studied at Brown University for both college and medical school.
  • Schwartz served as a doctor in the U.S. military.
  • She was deputy surgeon general during President Trump’s first term.
  • President Trump announced Schwartz’s CDC appointment on Truth Social.
  • Trump also named Sean Slovenski as CDC deputy director and chief operating officer.
  • Other appointments include Dr. Jennifer Shuford as deputy director and chief medical officer, and Dr. Sara Brenner as senior counselor for public health.
  • Trump said the new team will work to restore the CDC’s “gold standard of science,” indicating changes from policies under the Biden administration.
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Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director

Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director

April 16, 2026 • CBS News

Summary

President Donald Trump announced he is nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Schwartz is a Coast Guard rear admiral with a medical degree and law degree, and she has experience managing health services and emergency responses.

Key Facts

  • President Trump announced Dr. Erica Schwartz as his nominee for CDC director.
  • Dr. Schwartz was deputy surgeon general during President Trump’s first term.
  • She is a Coast Guard rear admiral with a medical degree from Brown University and a law degree from the University of Maryland.
  • Currently, she directs health, safety, and work-life programs for the Coast Guard, overseeing 41 clinics and 150 sick bays.
  • She has led vaccination policies for anthrax and smallpox and responded to the Ebola crisis.
  • NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is the acting CDC director.
  • President Trump also announced nominations for Sean Slovenski as CDC deputy director and chief operating officer, and Dr. Jennifer Shuford as CDC deputy director and chief medical officer.
  • Dr. Sara Brenner will serve as a senior counselor for public health to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Trump picks former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz as new CDC nominee

Trump picks former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz as new CDC nominee

April 16, 2026 • The Hill

Summary

President Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Erica Schwartz to be the new leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). She previously held a senior health position during President Trump's first term and is his third nominee for the job after the previous director was fired over six months ago.

Key Facts

  • President Trump announced Erica Schwartz as his nominee to head the CDC.
  • Schwartz served as Deputy Surgeon General earlier in President Trump’s administration.
  • This nomination comes more than six months after the last CDC director was fired.
  • She is the third person President Trump has nominated for the CDC leadership during this period.
  • The CDC is the main U.S. agency responsible for public health and disease control.
  • The nomination is subject to Senate approval before she can officially lead the CDC.
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Bernie Sanders, labor leaders warn of AI risks for workers

Bernie Sanders, labor leaders warn of AI risks for workers

April 16, 2026 • The Hill

Summary

Senator Bernie Sanders and leaders of major labor unions warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could take over many jobs, affecting both manual and office workers. Sanders is advocating for a pause on building new data centers to slow down AI development until more protections for workers are in place.

Key Facts

  • Senator Bernie Sanders spoke out about the risks AI poses to workers.
  • Labor union leaders joined Sanders in expressing concern over job losses due to AI.
  • AI technology might replace both blue-collar (manual) and white-collar (office) jobs.
  • Sanders is calling for a moratorium, or pause, on building new data centers that support AI operations.
  • Data centers are facilities that house computers and servers to run AI programs.
  • The goal of the moratorium is to have more time to create policies that protect workers from job displacement.
  • The discussion highlights growing concerns about how AI could impact the workforce in the near future.
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Hawley pushes bill to bar lawmakers convicted of sexual abuse from receiving pensions

Hawley pushes bill to bar lawmakers convicted of sexual abuse from receiving pensions

April 16, 2026 • The Hill

Summary

Senator Josh Hawley has introduced a bill to stop members of Congress convicted of sexual abuse from receiving federal pensions. This proposal follows accusations against Representative Eric Swalwell of sexual assault involving a former staff member.

Key Facts

  • Senator Josh Hawley is from Missouri and is a Republican.
  • He introduced a bill targeting laws about lawmakers’ pensions.
  • The bill would block federal pensions for lawmakers convicted of sexual abuse.
  • Currently, members of Congress convicted of sexual abuse can still get pensions.
  • The bill gained attention after accusations against Representative Eric Swalwell, a Democrat from California.
  • Swalwell was accused of sexually assaulting a former staff member.
  • The bill applies to federal pensions, which are retirement benefits for lawmakers.
  • This is a response to concerns about misconduct by elected officials.
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WATCH: OMB chief Vought says Homeland Security is 'disintegrating' during shutdown

WATCH: OMB chief Vought says Homeland Security is 'disintegrating' during shutdown

April 16, 2026 • PBS NewsHour

Summary

Russell Vought, head of the Office of Management and Budget, told Congress that the Department of Homeland Security is falling apart because it has not received funding. He said they are working on ways to pay employees temporarily to keep them from quitting during the funding delay.

Key Facts

  • Russell Vought is the director of the Office of Management and Budget.
  • He spoke at a Senate Budget Committee hearing on Thursday.
  • The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is currently not funded by Congress.
  • DHS includes agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
  • Vought said DHS employees need to be paid temporarily to prevent them from quitting.
  • There is no agreement yet in Congress on a funding package for DHS.
  • President Trump has said he will sign an order to resume pay for Homeland Security workers without Congress.
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Watch live: Trump hosts ‘no tax on tips’ roundtable in Las Vegas

Watch live: Trump hosts ‘no tax on tips’ roundtable in Las Vegas

April 16, 2026 • The Hill

Summary

President Donald Trump held a roundtable event in Las Vegas to discuss his administration’s law that eliminates taxes on tips. This law, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed last summer, affects over 60 types of jobs, mainly those in the service industry like bartenders.

Key Facts

  • President Trump hosted the event in Las Vegas on Thursday.
  • The roundtable focused on a law that stops taxes on tips earned by workers.
  • This law was included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed last summer.
  • It applies to more than 60 jobs.
  • Many affected jobs are in the service industry, such as bartenders.
  • The event took place the day after the IRS tax filing deadline.
  • The law aims to help workers keep more of the money they earn through tips.
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Live updates: Congress grills Kennedy, Vought, Driscoll; Trump taps new CDC nominee

Live updates: Congress grills Kennedy, Vought, Driscoll; Trump taps new CDC nominee

April 16, 2026 • The Hill

Summary

President Trump named Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Schwartz previously worked as deputy surgeon general during his first term. Earlier, President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

Key Facts

  • President Trump chose Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the CDC.
  • Dr. Schwartz was the deputy surgeon general in President Trump’s first term.
  • Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.
  • President Trump shared this news on his social media platform, Truth Social.
  • He spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and described their talk as “excellent.”
  • The CDC is a key health agency in the United States.
  • Ceasefires are agreements to stop fighting temporarily.
  • The article also mentions hearings involving Kennedy, Vought, and Driscoll, though details are not given.
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Minnesota seeks arrest of ICE officer for pointing gun at citizens during surge

Minnesota seeks arrest of ICE officer for pointing gun at citizens during surge

April 16, 2026 • The Hill

Summary

An ICE officer in Minnesota is wanted by police for pointing a gun at two people during a law enforcement operation. The officer, Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., faces charges of second-degree assault related to the February incident.

Key Facts

  • An arrest warrant has been issued for an ICE officer in Minnesota.
  • The officer’s name is Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr.
  • He is accused of pointing a gun at two people on a highway.
  • The incident happened on February 5 during Operation Metro Surge.
  • He is charged with two counts of second-degree assault.
  • The case is being handled by Minnesota prosecutors.
  • Operation Metro Surge is a law enforcement effort in Minnesota.
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Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz as new CDC director

Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz as new CDC director

April 16, 2026 • ABC News

Summary

President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz to be the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Schwartz is the fourth person to be named CDC director since last summer.

Key Facts

  • President Trump announced the nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz on April 16, 2026.
  • Dr. Schwartz previously served as deputy surgeon general.
  • The CDC has had three directors before Dr. Schwartz since last summer, making her the fourth in less than a year.
  • The CDC is a major government agency that focuses on public health and disease control.
  • President Trump shared the nomination news on his social media platform, Truth Social.
  • The nomination is part of ongoing changes in leadership at the CDC during President Trump’s administration.
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Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general to lead embattled CDC – US politics live

Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general to lead embattled CDC – US politics live

April 16, 2026 • Guardian US

Summary

President Donald Trump has nominated Erica Schwartz, who was deputy surgeon general during his first term, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC has not had a permanent director for eight months and has faced internal problems and leadership conflicts. Schwartz’s nomination requires Senate approval before she can start.

Key Facts

  • Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general under President Trump’s first term, is nominated to lead the CDC.
  • The CDC has been without a permanent director for eight months.
  • The previous director, Susan Monarez, was fired less than a month into her role after disagreements about vaccine policies.
  • Many senior CDC officials have left, citing politicization of the agency and loss of independence.
  • Jay Bhattacharya has served as interim CDC chief since February.
  • President Trump also named Sean Slovenski as deputy director and Jennifer Shuford as chief medical officer of the CDC.
  • The White House and Senate must complete a confirmation process for Schwartz before she can take charge.
  • The CDC is a key U.S. public health agency responsible for disease control and prevention.
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