Nominations and confirmations
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Thursday he would appoint billionaire Elon Musk to head a government efficiency commission if he wins the U
The Trump transition team reveals potential appointments including a former Uber executive for Transportation Secretary and an oil CEO for Energy Secretary. Meanwhile, utilities urge preservation of clean energy credits, and concerns arise over Elon Musk's alleged calls with Russian officials. Further cabinet selections draw significant attention and controversy.
Donald Trump, the Republican President-elect, reveals historic cabinet appointments, featuring landmark diversity strides despite fewer women and people of color compared to President Biden's cabinet. Notable picks include the first woman chief of staff, first Hispanic Secretary of State, and first openly gay Republican in the Senate-confirmed cabinet role.
Trump's top economic adviser is odds-on favourite to lead the Fed amid concerns over the central bank's independence.
Senate Democrats appear likely to deal yet another blow to Lindsey Halligan, President Donald Trump’s embattled pick to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for...
SYDNEY, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday named the country’s defence department chief as the next ambassador to the U.S., after Kev… Leggi
Nomination comes as Trump heaps pressure on Powell to cut interest rates; Warsh to face challenging Senate confirmation.
Sen. Ron Johnson appeared on NewsNation to speak with Chris Cuomo about whether Markwayne Mullin is qualified to be Secretary of Homeland Security. RoJo's logic was still the same twisted thinking that he applies to everything: CUOMO: I respect that he's an …
Roelf Meyer will replace the South African ambassador who was expelled from the US by President Donald Trump in 2025.
Senate panel approves Trump’s nominee Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as US Fed chair on party-line vote.
Nicole Saphier, a breast cancer radiologist, is the president's third nominee for surgeon general. Will she get confirmed?
Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, a Democrat, joins Republicans to advance Warsh's confirmation.
Senate confirms Trump pick Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair amid growing concerns over independence.
President Donald Trump, during a dinner, announced his intent to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to the post permanently, according to two sources.
The Senate on Monday formally received Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general.
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman gave the OK for one of President Donald Trump's nominees for a federal judge position in Pennsylvania to move forward.
The US president suggests he is considering a potential candidate to fill the late senator's seat in South Carolina.