WH-2025-0005-01.20.25 January 20, 2025 President Trump Designates Chairmen and Acting Chairmen Excerpt: I hereby designate the following: Brendan Carr – Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission Mark Christie – Chairman of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Henry Kerner – Acting Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board Andrew Ferguson – Chair of the Federal Trade Commission […]
Category: APPOINTMENTS & NOMINATIONS
Under the Trump-47 administration, the Appointments & Nominations process was a critical aspect of shaping the government, as President Trump sought to fill key positions within his cabinet and various federal agencies. Since taking office on January 20, 2025, Trump nominated individuals for significant roles, including Scott Bessent as Secretary of the Treasury and Pamela Bondi as Attorney General. Throughout his term, he aimed to appoint candidates who aligned with his administration’s “America First” agenda, focusing on conservative values and policies. By the latest reports, Trump had nominated 278 individuals to fill essential roles, with a total of 821 government positions tracked among approximately 1,300 that require Senate confirmation. This strategic selection process was designed to ensure that his administration could effectively implement its policy goals and maintain a cohesive approach to governance.
WH-2025-0004-01.20.25 January 20, 2025 President Trump Announces Acting Cabinet and Cabinet-Level Positions Excerpt: Pursuant to the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including but not limited to 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq., I hereby direct the following individuals to perform the functions and duties of the indicated positions in an acting capacity until the position is filled by […]
WH-2025-0003-01.20.25 January 20, 2025 President Trump Announces Sub-Cabinet Appointments Excerpt: To the Senate of the United States, I nominate Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Lester Martinez-Lopez. Jayanta Bhattacharya, of California, to be Director of the National Institutes of Health, vice Monica M. Bertagnolli, resigned. James Bishop, of North […]
WH-2025-0002-01.20.25 January 20, 2025 President Trump Announces Cabinet and Cabinet-Level Appointments Excerpt: To the Senate of the United States, I nominate: Scott Bessent, of South Carolina, to be Secretary of the Treasury. Pamela Bondi, of Florida, to be Attorney General. Douglas Burgum, of North Dakota, to be Secretary of the Interior. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, of Oregon, […]