Confirmation Vote Delayed for Trump Nominee Sean Kaufman Amid Vaccine Controversy
The Senate health committee postponed the confirmation vote for Sean Kaufman, President Trump's nominee for assistant secretary for preparedness and response (ASPR), due to a lack of support. Kaufman faced criticism during his confirmation hearing for past statements questioning vaccine safety. The vote was delayed alongside that of Erica Schwartz, nominated to lead the CDC, due to insufficient senator attendance.