Author: Ellen Morrissey
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President Donald Trump (R) has issued most executive orders of any 21st century president
Across his first and second term, President Donald Trump (R) has issued 301 executive orders. This is more than any other president in the 21st century. Looking at his second term in office, the number of executive orders Trump has issued following his swearing-in (81) is higher than Obama, Bush, Biden, and Trump’s first term…
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President Donald Trump (R) ends February with 48% approval, 48% disapproval
At the end of Feb., approval polling averages showed President Donald Trump (R) at 48% approval. Forty-eight percent of voters disapproved of his performance. The lowest approval rating he’s received during his presidency is 47%, last seen on Feb. 7, 2025. The highest approval rating Trump has received is 54%, last seen on Jan. 22,…
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Jamieson Greer confirmed as U.S. trade representative
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Jamieson Greer as U.S. trade representative on Feb. 26, 2025. The Senate voted 56-43 in favor of his nomination, with five Democrats and 51 Republicans voting in favor. This was the 19th member of President Donald Trump’s (R) Cabinet confirmed in his second presidential term. Trump announced on Nov.…
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Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee holds confirmation hearing for Lori Chavez-DeRemer for secretary of labor
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee held a confirmation hearing for Lori Chavez-DeRemer for secretary of Labor on Feb. 19, 2025. At the time the hearing ended, the committee had not scheduled a meeting to vote on her nomination. Chavez-DeRemer must receive a majority approval vote in the committee before her nomination can…
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Kelly Loeffler confirmed as administrator of the Small Business Administration
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Kelly Loeffler as administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) on Feb. 19, 2025. The Senate voted 52-46 in favor of her nomination, with Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) joining 51 Republicans voting in favor. This was the 18th member of President Donald Trump’s (R) Cabinet confirmed in his second…
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Howard Lutnick confirmed as secretary of commerce
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Howard Lutnick as secretary of commerce on Feb. 18, 2025. The Senate voted 51-45 in favor of his nomination along party lines. This was the 17th member of President Donald Trump’s (R) Cabinet confirmed in his second presidential term. Trump announced on Nov. 19, 2024, that he had selected…
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Brooke Rollins confirmed as secretary of agriculture
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Brooke Rollins as secretary of agriculture on Feb. 13, 2025. The Senate voted 72-28 in favor of her nomination with 19 Democrats joining all 53 Republicans in supporting her nomination. This was the 16th member of President Donald Trump’s (R) Cabinet confirmed in his second presidential term. Trump announced…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as secretary of health and human services
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of health and human services on Feb. 13, 2025. The Senate voted 52-48 in favor of his nomination with one Republican, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), joining all 45 Democrats, and both independent senators who caucus with Democrats, in opposing his nomination. This was…
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Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as director of national intelligence
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence on Feb. 12, 2025. The Senate voted 52-48 in favor of her nomination with one Republican, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), joining all 45 Democrats, and both independent senators who caucus with Democrats, in opposing her nomination. This was the 14th member of…
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Russell Vought confirmed as director of the Office of Management and Budget
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Russell Vought as director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Feb. 6, 2025. The Senate voted 53-47 in favor of his nomination with all 53 Republicans voting in favor. This was the 13th member of President Donald Trump’s (R) Cabinet confirmed in his second presidential term. …