Nominations

John Bass is currently the U.S. ambassador to Turkey and is a former ambassador to Georgia. Former President Barack Obama nominated Bass to both positions.
(AP Photo/Adem Altan, Pool)

Foreign Policy

Trump chooses longtime diplomat John Bass as ambassador to Afghanistan

Josh Siegel -

July 20, 2017 11:28 pm

John K. Bush's nomination came under scrutiny from Democratic and Republican judiciary committee members because of his pseudonymous blog posts. (Screengrab/CSPAN)

News

Senate narrowly confirms Trump appeals court nominee

Ryan Lovelace -

July 20, 2017 5:40 pm

If confirmed by the Senate, Wilkie would serve as undersecretary and Kurta would be his deputy overseeing and advising Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on training, personnel policy and the military's readiness to fight wars, according to the White House. (Image courtesy screenshot)

National Security

Trump nominates Robert Wilkie, Anthony Kurta to head Pentagon personnel and readiness

Travis J. Tritten -

July 20, 2017 3:09 pm

President Trump singled out Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, on Wednesday for her votes on healthcare Tuesday, and said she let down Republicans and people all around the country. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Energy and Environment

Murkowski to use August work extension to approve energy nominees

John Siciliano -

July 20, 2017 3:05 pm

The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously confirmed Christopher Wray to be the next director of the FBI. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

National Security

Senate Judiciary Committee approves FBI nominee Christopher Wray

Kelly Cohen, Melissa Quinn -

July 20, 2017 2:13 pm

Senate Banking Committee will consider Joseph Otting, the nominee to be the comptroller of the Currency, and Randal Quarles, tapped to be the vice chairman of supervision at the Federal Reserve. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

Economy

Trump’s top banking nominees to get Senate hearing next week

Joseph Lawler -

July 19, 2017 9:03 pm

Grenell was the longest-serving spokesman for the U.S. at the United Nations during former President George W. Bush's administration. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

News

Trump intends to nominate Richard Grenell to ambassador to Germany: Report

Melissa Quinn -

July 19, 2017 8:25 pm

William Emanuel is a shareholder with Littler Mendelson, a management-side law firm that specializes in labor matters, often before the labor board. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Economy

Trump labor board picks advance to full Senate

Sean Higgins -

July 19, 2017 3:48 pm

Conservative Hugh Hewitt argued Wednesday that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan should try to reach a deal with Democrats on healthcare reform, now that it's clear Republicans can't pass one on their own. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Healthcare

Hugh Hewitt: GOP should ‘go for a big deal with Democrats’ on healthcare

Anna Giaritelli -

July 19, 2017 12:30 pm

The former Utah governor also served as ambassador to China under Obama. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

News

Trump to nominate Jon Huntsman as ambassador to Russia

Josh Siegel -

July 18, 2017 10:48 pm

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Tag: Nominations

Trump chooses longtime diplomat John Bass as ambassador to Afghanistan

Senate narrowly confirms Trump appeals court nominee

Trump nominates Robert Wilkie, Anthony Kurta to head Pentagon personnel and readiness

Murkowski to use August work extension to approve energy nominees

Senate Judiciary Committee approves FBI nominee Christopher Wray

Trump’s top banking nominees to get Senate hearing next week

Trump intends to nominate Richard Grenell to ambassador to Germany: Report

Trump labor board picks advance to full Senate

Hugh Hewitt: GOP should ‘go for a big deal with Democrats’ on healthcare

Trump to nominate Jon Huntsman as ambassador to Russia

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