Politics Sep 19 Senate confirms former national security adviser Mike Waltz as Trump’s UN ambassador By Farnoush Amiri, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Politics Sep 18 Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees at once after GOP changed the chamber’s rules Frustrated by the stalling tactics, Senate Republicans moved last week to make it easier to confirm large groups of lower-level, non-judicial nominations. Democrats had forced multiple votes on almost every one of Trump’s picks, infuriating the president and tying up… By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Politics Dec 20 Senate confirms 235th federal judge under Biden’s presidency, beating Trump’s first-term tally Biden and Senate Democrats placed particular focus on adding women, minorities and public defenders to the judicial rank. About two-thirds of Biden's appointees are women and a solid majority of appointees are people of color. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Politics Jul 06 Watch 5:55 Military leadership positions unfilled as GOP senator blocks nominees over abortion policy For the first time in over a century, the U.S. Marine Corps will not have a permanent leader. Current Marine Corps Commandant David Berger is required to retire on Monday, but due to a hold on hundreds of military promotions… By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz
Politics Dec 14 Watch 5:55 What’s behind vacant ambassadorial posts under the Biden admin, and why it’s a problem Nearly one year into office, the Biden administration is still missing ambassadors in key parts of the world — including India and Pakistan. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee considered candidates for those two posts Tuesday — marking a step forward… By Amna Nawaz, Tess Conciatori
Feb 02 WATCH: Senate votes to confirm Alejandro Mayorkas, Biden’s homeland security nominee By Associated Press The Senate is expected to vote Feb. 2 on the confirmation of Alejandra Mayorkas for secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: Senate confirms Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary By Hope Yen, Associated Press The Senate is poised to approve Pete Buttigieg to be transportation secretary. Continue reading
Jan 26 WATCH: Senate confirms Antony Blinken as 71st secretary of state By Associated Press The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Antony Blinken as America’s top diplomat. Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 6:17 Hatch: Roe v. Wade being overturned is ‘false concern’ for Democrats Will Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh have an easy time being confirmed by the Senate? Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, says he hopes Democrats will be open to voting for him. Hatch joins Judy Woodruff to discuss whether the court with… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 6:33 Harris: Kavanaugh has ‘proven track record’ of not supporting fundamental rights Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., says she is opposed to the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and that his appointment could essentially lead to the end of a woman’s ability to have an abortion even if Roe v. Wade… Continue watching