Nomination and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate
This presidential action document formally notifies the Senate about the transmission of one new nomination—Sarah B. Rogers for Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media—and simultaneously announces the withdrawal of two previously submitted nominations: William Hewes III for Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Jeremy Carl for Assistant Secretary of State (International Organizations).
Arguments For
The action ensures that key leadership positions in critical governmental and international communication agencies, such as the U.S. Agency for Global Media, are filled, maintaining essential executive functions.
Withdrawing previous nominations, like those for the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Department of State, allows the administration to refocus on candidates deemed a better fit for the current administration’s goals or to replace individuals whose expectations or availability have changed.
The Senate confirmation process is an essential constitutional check and balance, and sending a nomination formally initiates this deliberative review period.
Arguments Against
The delay in confirming leadership for bodies like the U.S. Agency for Global Media and the Consumer Product Safety Commission can lead to operational stagnation or a lack of decisive direction in important policy areas.
Withdrawing nominations can signal instability or lack of preparedness in the vetting process, potentially requiring significant time and resources to restart the search for new candidates.
Frequent changes or replacements for positions like Assistant Secretary of State can disrupt ongoing diplomatic efforts related to international organizations.
Presidential Actions
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE:
Sarah B. Rogers, of New York, to be Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media.
WITHDRAWALS SENT TO THE SENATE:
William Hewes III, of Mississippi, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a term of seven years from October 27, 2024, which was sent to the Senate on January 13, 2026.
Jeremy Carl, of Montana, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Organizations), which was sent to the Senate on January 13, 2026.
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The introductory title confirms the page displays Presidential Actions, including navigation elements for searching and filtering different categories of presidential documents like Executive Orders and Proclamations.
The first section provides an official notice that a nomination has been forwarded to the Senate for consideration.
Sarah B. Rogers, from New York, is nominated to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM).
The subsequent section formally announces withdrawals of nominations sent previously to the Senate.
The individuals whose nominations are withdrawn are William Hewes III, nominated to be a Consumer Product Safety Commission Commissioner, and Jeremy Carl, nominated to be an Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations.
Both previous nominations are noted as having been sent to the Senate on January 13, 2026.
The concluding text confirms this information was posted on the White House website under the presidential actions section, referencing a specific URL and date.
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