Senate Confirms Hamilton to Lead FEMA and Clears More than 70 Other Trump Nominees
Schwartz takes over as CDC director as lawmakers question her independence and a Cyclospora outbreak spreads across multiple states, officials said.
- The U.S. Senate confirmed Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency , officially establishing him as the permanent head of the organization.
- Alongside Hamilton, the Senate approved a broader package of over 70 high-level nominees selected by President Donald Trump, including positions for the Transportation Security Administration and the U.S. Ambassador to Brazil.
- Hamilton previously served as the agency's temporary head before being removed after testifying against eliminating FEMA, making this confirmation his return to lead the agency on a permanent basis under the second Trump administration.
- In his new role, Hamilton aims to streamline disaster assistance procedures, reduce bureaucratic oversight, and foster clearer collaboration between federal oversight and state-level emergency management.
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Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz to Lead CDC
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a 51-44 vote, placing the former deputy surgeon general in charge of an agency facing major staff losses, declining morale and questions about political interference. Public health advocates say Schwartz’s immediate challenge will be restoring stability at the CDC while defending evidence-based health guidance and the agency’s scientific inde…
Senate confirms Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA and clears 73 other Trump nominees
Hamilton was among a group of 74 nominations approved by the Senate, including President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Transportation Security Administration, David Cummins, and his choice for ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
The United States Senate approved on Friday the nomination of David Cummins, Senior Vice President of Serco, to lead the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), while the Trump government seeks to privatize security inspection services at smaller airports.
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