Senator Bill Cassidy announced on 2026-07-23 that he will support Dr. Erica Schwartz's nomination as CDC director, providing the deciding vote in the Senate health committee. Cassidy had withheld his position for days before making the endorsement.
Two unrelated stories conflated: CDC nominee Erica Schwartz receives Senate committee support for confirmation. Separately, a report alleges classified funds purchased an unsafe luxury aircraft for Trump. No narrative connection.