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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Senate Confirms Transportation Secretary
His agenda includes rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure. Pete Buttigieg, a 39-year-old former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has been confirmed by the Senate to be Transportation Secretary. He…
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Senate Confirms Homeland Security Secretary
First Latino immigrant to hold key Cabinet post. Alejandro Mayorkas was confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security on Tuesday. His confirmation came on a 56-43 vote, at a…
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Janet Yellen Confirmed as Treasury Secretary
Brings previous experience from Federal Reserve and Economic Council. On Monday evening, the Senate voted to confirm Janet Yellen as the nation’s first woman to serve as Treasury…
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