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Nomination Process

Mexico’s Senate Ratifies Alejandro Encinas as OAS Ambassador in Fast-Track Vote

Encinas vows to push OAS impartiality, advancing rights-centered multilateralism.

Senate Republicans Use 'Nuclear Option' to Permit En Bloc Confirmations

Senate Republicans Go Nuclear to Allow En Bloc Confirmation of Trump Nominees

Thune Starts Nuclear Option Push to Group-Confirm Trump Nominees

Senate Postpones August Recess to Advance Trump Nominees

Senate Republicans Consider Rule Overhaul or Recess Appointments to Clear Trump Nominee Backlog

Kash Patel Sworn In as First Indian-American FBI Director

Tulsi Gabbard Nears Confirmation as Director of National Intelligence After Key Senate Votes

Russell Vought Confirmed as OMB Director, Pledging Sweeping Government Overhaul

House and Senate Republicans Clash Over Strategy for Advancing Trump’s Agenda

RFK Jr.'s HHS Nomination Advances to Senate Floor Following Divisive Committee Vote

Key Trump Nominees Advance Toward Senate Confirmation Despite GOP Divisions

Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary in Historic Tie-Breaking Vote

Senate Faces Weekend Sessions to Confirm Trump Cabinet Nominees

Scott Bessent's Treasury Secretary Nomination Advances to Senate Vote

Kristi Noem Faces Scrutiny in Homeland Security Confirmation Hearing

Trump's Cabinet Nominees Face Senate Scrutiny as Rubio Gains Bipartisan Support

Trump Nominates Kash Patel as FBI Director, Prompting Bipartisan Concerns

Trump's Cabinet Picks Present Challenges for GOP Leaders

Trump's Cabinet Picks Stir Controversy and Test Senate Resolve