Nominations

Republicans argued reforming the foreign aid programs will help the U.S. by diminishing Russian influence. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

News

Trump appoints leader of USAID after proposed budget cuts

May 10, 2017 11:54 pm

David Kautter would be assistant secretary of the Treasury for tax policy, a post that will be key in the administration's push for tax reform. (iStock)

Economy

Trump nominates David Kautter for Treasury tax expert

Joseph Lawler -

May 10, 2017 11:15 pm

Senate Finance Committee's top Democrat said the hold would remain until the documents were provided to the Finance and Intelligence panels. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Economy

Wyden to halt nominee until Treasury releases information on Trump and Russia

Joseph Lawler -

May 10, 2017 9:59 pm

Sen. Lisa Murkowski had said she planned to use the extended Senate work schedule to move the remainder of Trump's appointees. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Energy and Environment

Murkowski holds back applause for Trump’s FERC picks

John Siciliano -

May 10, 2017 8:17 pm

Solicitor general nominee Noel Francisco prepares to take a seat at the witness table to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on his nomination, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

News

America is already great, says Noel Francisco, Trump’s nominee for solicitor general

Ryan Lovelace -

May 10, 2017 4:27 pm

National Security

David Clarke: White House hasn’t reached out to me about FBI director job

Sean Langille -

May 10, 2017 3:15 pm

Senate hearings on Thapar's nomination prompted many questions from Democrats about the judge's connections to the right-leaning Federalist Society, as a result of Thapar's inclusion on President Trump's shortlists for the Supreme Court vacancy filled by Justice Neil Gorsuch. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke, File)

News

Progressives mount opposition to Amul Thapar’s 6th Circuit nomination

Ryan Lovelace -

May 10, 2017 3:09 pm

The Senate confirmed Scott Gottlieb to lead the Food and Drug Administration. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Healthcare

Senate confirms Trump’s pick for FDA chief

Kimberly Leonard -

May 9, 2017 8:55 pm

The commission oversees the nation's wholesale electricity and natural gas markets. It is also critical to getting new interstate gas pipelines built and natural gas export terminals sited. (iStock photo)

Energy and Environment

Trump seeks to restore nation’s grid watchdog with nominations

John Siciliano -

May 9, 2017 3:18 pm

News

32 Michigan Law professors write letter of support for Joan Larsen’s 6th Circuit nomination

Ryan Lovelace -

May 9, 2017 2:57 pm

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Tag: Nominations

Trump appoints leader of USAID after proposed budget cuts

Trump nominates David Kautter for Treasury tax expert

Wyden to halt nominee until Treasury releases information on Trump and Russia

Murkowski holds back applause for Trump’s FERC picks

America is already great, says Noel Francisco, Trump’s nominee for solicitor general

David Clarke: White House hasn’t reached out to me about FBI director job

Progressives mount opposition to Amul Thapar’s 6th Circuit nomination

Senate confirms Trump’s pick for FDA chief

Trump seeks to restore nation’s grid watchdog with nominations

32 Michigan Law professors write letter of support for Joan Larsen’s 6th Circuit nomination

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