Appointee was renominated after stalling in the last Congress. Gigi Sohn was questioned by the Senate Commerce Committee this past week during her third hearing as President Joe…
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Senator Portman Questions Cyber Ambassador Nominee
Concerns were expressed regarding “overlapping responsibilities” within cyber roles. This week, the Senate began the nomination hearing for Nathaniel Fick, President Biden’s nominee for ambassador at large within…
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Nominee for ICE Director Withdraws Citing Delays
Confirmation stalled in Senate for almost a year Ed Gonzalez, President Joe Biden’s nominee for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) director, withdrew from the nomination on Monday. He…
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President Congratulates Commandant Fagan on Senate Confirmation
Longest-serving active-duty officer first female to become Service Chief. President Biden congratulated Admiral Linda L. Fagan on her confirmation by the Senate this month as Commandant of the…
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Senate Schedules Vote on Advancing Judge Jackson’s Nomination
Full Senate vote would follow “in short order.” Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson wrapped up Thursday. The Senate Judiciary Committee is now preparing for…
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Cindy McCain Nominated to UN Position
Designated role as an ambassador for food and agriculture. President Biden nominated Cindy McCain to be the U.S. representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture. She…
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Lina Khan Confirmed to FTC by Senate
President Biden names her Chair of the commission afterward. On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Biden’s nominee Lina Khan as commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission by…
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Xavier Becerra Confirmed as HHS Secretary
Pro-life groups express concerns. During his confirmation hearing, Xavier Becerra told Congress he was “humbled by the task” of responsibility for heading HHS, but he was “ready for…
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Two More Cabinet Posts Confirmed by Senate
Garland confirmed for Attorney General, Fudge as HUD Secretary. The Senate voted 70-30 on Wednesday to confirm Merrick Garland as Attorney General. The federal appellate judge won the…
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McDonough Sworn in as Veterans Affairs Secretary
Calls it the honor of his lifetime. Denis McDonough was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Monday and sworn into his new position as Secretary of Veterans Affairs…
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