GOP Senators Press Trump Over Slow Pace of Judicial and Agency Nominations

Overview

• Republican senators have publicly demanded faster nominations from the White House after dozens of posts remain empty, including more than two dozen federal court seats and top jobs at the Department of Labor and the FDA.
• An anonymous senior White House official told reporters the administration is 'in no hurry' and prefers to wait for the 'right people' rather than rush candidates to the Senate.
• Senators Tommy Tuberville and Ted Cruz urged quicker action to move judicial picks before the elections, while Majority Leader John Thune said permanent nominees are preferable to long-term acting officials.
• Bill Cassidy, who lost a Trump-backed primary, said he will continue to vote in committee 'for the good of my country and the good of my state,' even as some Republicans warn intra-party tensions could affect confirmation votes.
• Coverage relies on anonymous White House sourcing and on public Senate statements, with outlets emphasizing both GOP frustration over operational risks and worries that the slow pace could harm the party’s midterm prospects.