White House withdraws CDC director nomination just before his Senate confirmation hearing

White House pulls Trump’s nomination for CDC director hours before confirmation hearing

The White House pulled Weldon's nomination just hours before the former Florida lawmaker was set to appear before the U.S. Senate for confirmation.

CNBC - 19h

White House withdraws CDC director nomination

The White House has withdrawn the nomination of Dave Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee announced it has ...

The Hill - 23h

White House withdraws CDC nominee hours before Senate hearing

Trump officials say Weldon - an ally of RFK Jr - did not have the Senate votes necessary to be confirmed.

BBC News - 23h

White House pulls CDC nominee because they didn’t have the votes: Sources

Minutes before his confirmation hearing, the White House pulled David Weldon's nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

ABC News - 15h

White House Withdraws Nominee for C.D.C. Director

Dr. Dave Weldon was to have appeared on Thursday in a confirmation hearing before the Senate health committee. He has close ties to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new health secretary.

The New York Times - 17h

White House pulling Dave Weldon's nomination to run CDC

A White House official confirmed that the administration is pulling Dave Weldon's nomination to be director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CBS News - 18h

White House pulling Dave Weldon's nomination to run CDC

A White House official confirmed that the administration is pulling Dave Weldon's nomination to be director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CBS News - 18h

Dave Weldon, former lawmaker and vaccine critic, faces Senate grilling at CDC confirmation hearing

Dr. Dave Weldon, a former Florida congressman and physician, is set to appear at a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday for his nomination to lead the CDC.

NBC News - 1d

White House withdraws CDC director nominee

Dave Weldon had faced growing scrutiny over his anti-vaccine views.

Politico - 1d

Watch live: Trump's CDC nominee Dave Weldon faces confirmation hearing

A Senate panel will consider President Trump's nominee to serve as the director for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), former Rep. Dave Weldon (R-Fla.), at a confirmation hearing on Thursday. ...

The Hill - 1d

Bhattacharya's nomination as NIH director advances in Senate

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted to advance Jay Bhattacharya's nomination as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Thursday. He now faces a ...

The Hill - 22h

Murkowski, Collins expressed concerns prior to White House pulling Weldon nomination

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) and Maine Sen. Susan Collins (R) expressed their concerns over Dave Weldon’s nomination to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) prior to senior ...

The Hill - 20h

Dr. Oz Faces Senators at Confirmation Hearing to Oversee Medicare and Medicaid

The Senate Finance Committee holds a confirmation hearing on Friday for Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity who is nominated to run major health programs for older Americans and the poor.

The New York Times - 4h

Dr. Oz Faces Senators at Confirmation Hearing to Oversee Medicare and Medicaid

The Senate Finance Committee holds a confirmation hearing on Friday for Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity who is nominated to run major health programs for older Americans and the poor.

The New York Times - 4h

CDC nominee Dave Weldon is likely to be pressed on his vaccine views at Senate hearing

President Trump's nominee to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is getting ready to appear before Congress

ABC News - 1d

White House withdraws nomination of vaccine-sceptic pick to head health agency

U-turn on candidacy of Dave Weldon to lead Centers for Disease Control a rare setback for Donald Trump

Financial Times - 20h

Trump set to nominate Michelle Bowman as Fed’s top bank supervisor

President Donald Trump is set to nominate Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman to be the central bank’s top bank supervisor, a White House official confirmed to MarketWatch.

MarketWatch - 1d

Senate panel OKs Makary's nomination as FDA commissioner

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted Thursday to advance Marty Makary's nomination as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He will likely be ...

The Hill - 22h

Dr. Oz to face Senate hearing over nomination to head Medicare, Medicaid

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

CBS News - 3h

Live updates: Trump meets with NATO leader; judge blasts effort to fire federal workers

The Senate must pass a short-term funding bill before the government shutdown, while the White House has pulled its nominee for the CDC and President Trump has threatened Europe with more tariffs ...

The Hill - 18h

House GOP narrowly passes spending bill, now heads to Senate

House Republicans on Tuesday narrowly passed a spending bill just days before the deadline of a government shutdown. The bill now goes to the Senate where it will need support from Democrats in ...

NBC News - 2d

Here's how every senator voted on confirming Trump's top officials

Charts show how each Democratic and Republican senator voted on President Trump's Cabinet picks and selection for FBI director.

CBS News - 1d

Pete Buttigieg says he won't run for Senate, leaving door open for possible White House bid

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Thursday he won't seek an open Senate seat in Michigan next year, keeping the door open for a possible White House bid in 2028.

CBS News - 20h

Pete Buttigieg says he won't run for Senate, leaving door open for possible White House bid

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Thursday he won't seek an open Senate seat in Michigan next year, keeping the door open for a possible White House bid in 2028.

CBS News - 20h

Eagles will visit White House to celebrate Super Bowl win after 2018 absence

News confirmed by White House on Tuesday Team were disinvited by Donald Trump in 2018 Comment: why athletes should boycott Trump The Philadelphia Eagles have confirmed they will visit the ...

The Guardian - 2d

A Trump critic just won Greenland's election, but the White House may still benefit

A party that has criticized President Trump's threat to take over Greenland won an election there, but may have to govern with a pro-White House opponent.

NBC News - 2d

Inside Trump pick's scrapped CDC nomination

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump's pick to lead the CDC was abruptly pulled. What happened? Dave Weldon, President Trump’s pick to lead ...

The Hill - 14h

Keir Starmer’s poll ratings leap after Trump withdraws support for Ukraine

Around 30% of voters say they prefer Labour for dealing with ‘allies against threats to the UK’ in boost to party leader. Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have shot up since Donald Trump returned to ...

The Guardian - 5d

A Skeptical G.O.P. Senator Makes His Peace With Kennedy

After voting to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor and Republican of Louisiana, is embracing the “gestalt” of Kennedy’s measles response.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Secret Service shoot man they say was waving gun near White House

The Secret Service shot a man who it says was waving a gun near the White House. His condition was not known as of Sunday night.

CBS News - 4d

Trump turns the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom

President Donald Trump on Tuesday turned the South Lawn of the White House into a temporary Tesla showroom in a conspicuous favor to his adviser Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of the car company.

NBC News - 2d

Watch: Trump greets Irish leader at White House

President Trump is scheduled to meet with the Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin at the White House on Wednesday. Ahead of his visit to Washington, Martin stressed the important relationship ...

The Hill - 1d

Senate confirms Pulte as top housing regulator, with market's future at stake

Politico - 20h

Democrats push investigation into Trump, Musk White House Tesla event

Senate Democrats are seeking an investigation into President Trump and adviser Elon Musk's use of the White House to promote Musk's business interests, alleging a violation of federal ethics laws.

The Hill - 17h

Speaker Johnson looks to jam Senate Democrats with bill to avert shutdown

Before Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) can dare Senate Democrats to reject a Republican-crafted bill to avert an end-of-week shutdown, he has to pull off a feat: keeping his fractious, razor-thin ...

The Hill - 3d

12:30 Report — Democrats play few cards in shutdown fight

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Thursday! Today's forecast in DC: ☁️ 48° (Find your weather here) In this edition: White House abruptly yanks CDC nominee Senate Dems look for cover in funding battle ...

The Hill - 20h

Resident Evil Director Teases A "Different" House Of The Dead Movie, Could Start Shooting This Year

Barbarian director Zach Cregger may be helming the next Resident Evil movie , but Paul W.S. Anderson--the man who directed or produced the first six Resident Evil movies --is turning his ...

GameSpot - 4d

Watch live: Senate questions Trump's Canada, Mexico ambassador nominees

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold hearings Thursday for President Trump's nominees to serve as ambassadors to Canada, Mexico and Japan. If confirmed, Peter Hoekstra, a longtime ...

The Hill - 1d

Man City sack Taylor five days before cup final

Manchester City women have sacked head coach Gareth Taylor just five days before their League Cup final match against Chelsea, the club confirmed on Monday.

ESPN - 3d

White House withdraws CDC director nomination just before his Senate confirmation hearing

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