The president, once the target of federal prosecution, is likely to announce steps to combat "weaponization" of the department, even as he uses its powers to punish enemies and reward allies.
Amid President Trump's border crackdown, German news media have closely followed the treatment of two tourists who say they tried to enter the United States legally.
It is the first time the Senate has been called upon to confirm a C.D.C. director. Dr. Dave Weldon has close ties to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new health secretary.
Prescription drugs like lorazepam -- used to treat anxiety, panic attacks and sleep disorders -- play a role in popular TV shows like "The White Lotus" and "The Pitt."
Employees at the Aviano Air Base who serve American forces got a familiar demand to list their achievements. Unions say Italy "is not the Wild West like the U.S."
An announcement could come as soon as Tuesday, according to people familiar with the situation, and could portend a move by the Trump administration to essentially dismantle the department.