Government

Former Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott to Lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Scott was confirmed by the Senate in a straight party-line vote.

Jun 18 •

Olivia Trusty Approved as FCC Commissioner Until June 2030

Trusty will form the new Republican majority as the commission has two additional vacancies.

Jun 18 •

Gary Andres Joins HHS as Assistant Secretary for Legislation

The House staffer received bipartisan Senate approval.

Jun 17 •

Former U.S. Representative Billy Long Confirmed as IRS Commissioner

Long is the latest nominee approved in a straight party-line vote in the Senate.

Jun 12 •

David Fotouhi, Stephen Vaden and Andrew Hughes Become Deputy Leaders at EPA, USDA and HUD

All three were approved by party-lines votes in the Senate.

Jun 10 •

Brett Shumate Confirmed as Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division

Shumate was approved in a straight party-line vote in the U.S. Senate.

Jun 9 •

James O’Neill Confirmed as Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services

John Andrew Eisenberg also received Senate confirmation to serve in the Justice Department.

Jun 5 •

Edward Sharp Walsh Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland

Walsh becomes the 11th political appointee to become an Ambassador during Donald Trump's second term in office.

Jun 5 •

Michelle Bowman Promoted to Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve for Supervision

Bowman was originally confirmed to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors during the first term of President Donald Trump.

Jun 5 •

Michael Duffey, Allison Hooker and Dale Marks Receive Senate Confirmation

The trio will serve in roles at the U.S. Departments of Defense and State.

Jun 4 •

Charles Kushner Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to France

Kushner previously received a pardon from President Donald Trump in his first term.

May 20 •

Sean Donahue Confirmed as General Counsel at the EPA

The Senate approved him in a party-line vote.

May 15 •

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