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Confirmation Process

Trump Nominates Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence

Named to calm lawmakers, the nominee could influence whether Congress renews the expiring Section 702 surveillance authority.

Trump Nominates Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General

Trump Names Bill Pulte Acting Director of National Intelligence

Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair in 54–45 Vote

Tillis Lifts Block on Warsh After DOJ Closes Powell Probe

Justice Department Closes Powell Probe, Opening Path for Warsh at the Fed

Warsh Testifies Before Senate With Confirmation Path Unclear

Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary in 54-45 Vote

Mullin’s DHS Nomination Clears Senate Panel 8–7, With Paul Opposed and Fetterman Backing

Kevin Hern Launches Oklahoma Senate Bid as Mullin Moves to DHS

Senate Targets March 18 Hearing for Mullin to Lead DHS After Noem’s Removal

Sen. Tillis Rebukes Kushner and Witkoff Over Leading Talks on Ukraine, Iran and Gaza

Senate Reaches 417 Trump Confirmations After Rule Change, 97 Approved in Final Push

Senate Confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator

Senate Confirms Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. Ambassador to Greece

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

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

Senate GOP Moves Toward Nuclear Option to Fast-Track Trump Nominees

Senate GOP Prepares Rule Changes to Speed Trump Nominee Confirmations