Published August 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated August 5, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
Senate confirms new CDC director as parasite outbreak spreads
6 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Just the News. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new CDC director. She was a Trump nominee for the position. The confirmation came as a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak is spreading across the United States.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 22 hr ago, when Just the News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 6 independent outlets, including 4 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from CBS News.
