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Senate to Confirm CDC Director Amid Supply Concerns
The Senate is set to confirm Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Meanwhile, reports suggest that U.S. military supplies of long-range missiles and THAAD interceptors are nearly exhausted due to ongoing airstrikes against Iran.
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The Hill
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), who is facing a tough reelection in a state carried by Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024, announced on Tuesday that she will vote “no” on Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general. Collins’s plan to oppose Blanche means he can afford only one more Senate Repub
2026-08-04 22:11 UTC
The Hill
The U.S. military’s supply of its premier long-range missiles and interceptors for a key missile defense system are nearly exhausted after over five months of airstrikes against Iran, underscoring worries about U.S. preparedness to fight other conflicts that may emerge around the world, news outlets
2026-08-04 22:19 UTC
The Hill
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Senate poised to confirm CDC leader The Senate on Wednesday is poised to confirm Erica Schwartz as the new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Natasha Kaiser Senate Majority Leader Jo
2026-08-04 22:24 UTC