Author: Ellen Morrissey
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Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee holds confirmation hearing for Sean Duffy for secretary of transportation
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a confirmation hearing for Sean Duffy for secretary of transportation on Jan. 15, 2025. At the time the hearing ended, the committee had not yet scheduled a meeting to vote on Duffy’s nomination. Duffy must receive a majority approval vote in the committee before his nomination can…
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds confirmation hearing for Marco Rubio for secretary of state
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for Marco Rubio for secretary of state on Jan. 15, 2025. At the time the hearing ended, the committee had scheduled a business meeting to consider Rubio’s nomination for January 20, 2025. Rubio must receive a majority approval vote in the committee before his nomination can…
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Donald Trump (R) announced Kelly Loeffler as his nominee for administrator of the Small Business Administration in his second presidential term
Donald Trump (R) announced on Dec. 4, 2024, that he had selected former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) as his nominee for administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA). This position requires Senate confirmation. In a statement, Trump said, “Small Businesses are the backbone of our Great Economy. Kelly will bring her experience in business…
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Biden issued one executive order about New Jersey transit union dispute in November
President Joe Biden (D) issued one executive order in November, bringing his total to 143. The order he issued in Nov. was: Biden issued 25 executive orders in January 2021, more than any other month of his presidency. He did not issue any executive orders in November 2022, January 2023, January 2024, May 2024, August…
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Donald Trump (R) announced Jamieson Greer as his nominee for U.S. trade representative in his second presidential term
Donald Trump (R) announced on Nov. 26, 2024, that he had selected Jamieson Greer as his nominee for U.S. trade representative. This position requires Senate confirmation. In a statement, Trump said, “Jamieson will focus the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on reining in the Country’s massive Trade Deficit, defending American Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Services,…
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Donald Trump (R) announced Scott Turner as his nominee for secretary of Housing and Urban Development in his second presidential term
Donald Trump (R) announced on Nov. 22, 2024, that he had selected Scott Turner as his nominee for secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This position requires Senate confirmation. In a statement, Trump said, “Scott is an NFL Veteran, who, during my First Term, served as the First Executive Director…
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Donald Trump (R) announced Brooke Rollins as his nominee for secretary of Agriculture in his second presidential term
Donald Trump (R) announced on Nov. 23, 2024, that he had selected Brooke Rollins as his nominee for secretary of Agriculture. This position requires Senate confirmation. In a statement, Trump said, “Brooke’s commitment to support the American Farmer, defense of American Food Self-Sufficiency, and the restoration of Agriculture-dependent American Small Towns is second to none.”…
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Donald Trump (R) announced Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his nominee for secretary of Labor in his second presidential term
Donald Trump (R) announced on Nov. 22, 2024, that he had selected U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R) as his nominee for secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor. This position requires Senate confirmation. In a statement, Trump said, “Lori has worked tirelessly with both Business and Labor to build America’s workforce, and support the hardworking…
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Donald Trump (R) announced Russell Vought as his nominee for director of the Office of Management and Budget in his second presidential term
Donald Trump (R) announced on Nov. 22, 2024, that he had selected Russell Vought as his nominee for director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This position requires Senate confirmation. In a statement, Trump said, “Russ knows exactly how to dismantle the Deep State and end Weaponized Government, and he will help us…
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Donald Trump (R) announced Scott Bessent as his nominee for secretary of the Treasury in his second presidential term
Donald Trump (R) announced on Nov. 22, 2024, that he had selected Scott Bessent as his nominee for secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This position requires Senate confirmation. In a statement, Trump said, “On the eve of our Great Country’s 250th Anniversary, he will help me usher in a new Golden Age…