Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
The document formally announces a series of nominations sent by the President to the Senate for their advice and consent, primarily comprising individuals designated for ambassadorships across numerous countries, key domestic roles such as U.S. Attorneys and leadership positions within the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of State, and regulatory bodies like the International Trade Commission and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Additionally, the President formally withdrew one prior nomination for a U.S. Marshal position.
Arguments For
The action ensures key governmental and diplomatic posts, including ambassadorships and U.S. Attorney positions, are filled to maintain operational continuity and execute foreign policy objectives.
Submitting nominations for Inspector General and Agency Commissioners (like the Consumer Product Safety Commission and International Trade Commission) upholds checks and balances and provides necessary oversight across different executive and regulatory functions.
The process adheres to the constitutional requirement for the President to seek the 'Advice and Consent' of the Senate for high-level appointments, demonstrating respect for shared governance.
Arguments Against
The sheer volume of nominations listed might strain the Senate's time and resources, potentially leading to delays in considering critical national security or domestic policy roles.
If nominations are prolonged or fail to receive timely consideration, it can result in prolonged vacancies in crucial diplomatic posts, potentially slowing down international engagement.
The withdrawal of a previously sent nomination (Paul Ferguson) suggests a potential shift in strategy or unforeseen concerns regarding that specific candidate, which requires subsequent explanation or replacement.
Presidential Actions
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:
Mark Abreu, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador.
Alexander Alden, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Christopher Anderson, of Wisconsin, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Carl Anderson, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of State, vice Cardell Kenneth Richardson, Sr.
Ge Bai, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Donald Blome, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Near Eastern Affairs).
Katherine Bowles, of Alabama, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs).
Stanley Brown, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.
Joseph Burkhalter, of Georgia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Moldova.
Mark Cruz, of Oregon, to be Director of the Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, for the term of four years.
Johnny Figueroa, of Tennessee, to be Ambassador-At-Large for Global Health Security and Diplomacy.
Johnny Figueroa, of Tennessee, to be Ambassador at Large, Coordinator of United States Government Activities to Combat HIV/AIDS Globally.
William Grayson, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Indonesia.
Douglas Holder, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Bulgaria.
John Hurley, of California, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the rank of Ambassador.
Ronald Johnson, of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Daniel Johnson, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania for the term of four years.
Jennifer Johnson-Carroll, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
Paul Kalmbach, of Ohio, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Paraguay.
Philip Lewis III, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Marshal for the Middle District of Pennsylvania for the term of four years.
Maria Lopez, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals for a term of six years.
Brien Lorenze, of Virginia, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a term of seven years from October 27, 2024.
Peter McCoy, of South Carolina, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Montenegro.
Nathaniel Morris, of Kentucky, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Colombia.
Christopher Nassar, of Oklahoma, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma for the term of four years.
Samuel Negatu, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2029.
Keith Noreika, of Pennsylvania, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Lithuania.
Nick Oberheiden, of Texas, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Peter-Anthony Pappas, of New Jersey, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 16, 2026.
Peter-Anthony Pappas, of New Jersey, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2035.
Daniel Perez, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Federative Republic of Brazil.
Seth Reister, of Florida, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Florida for the term of four years.
Peter Snyder, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Ecuador.
Laurence Socha, of Illinois, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of The Gambia.
Bartholomew Thanhauser, of New York, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2027.
Daniel Travis, of California, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Sierra Leone.
Robert Troester, of Oklahoma, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma for the term of four years.
Steven Weinhoeft, of Illinois, to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois for the term of four years.
Henry Wooster, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Kenya.
Michael Young, of Utah, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Serbia.
WITHDRAWAL SENT TO THE SENATE:
Paul Ferguson, of West Virginia, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of West Virginia for the term of four years, vice J. C. Raffety, term expired, which was sent to the Senate on January 13, 2026.
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The core of the document begins with a heading indicating that a list of nominations has been formally transmitted to the Senate for consideration.
This action initiates the constitutional advice and consent process for filling executive and diplomatic positions.
The list details numerous individuals nominated for specific roles across the executive branch.
The majority of these appointments are for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary positions to various foreign nations, covering missions in El Salvador, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Equatorial Guinea, Moldova, Indonesia, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Trinidad and Tobago, Paraguay, Montenegro, Colombia, Lithuania, Egypt, Brazil, Ecuador, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Kenya, and Serbia.
Other domestic nominations include positions for an Inspector General at the Department of State, Assistant Secretaries within the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of State, the Director of the Indian Health Service, the Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, Commissioners for the Consumer Product Safety Commission, members of the United States International Trade Commission, and multiple U.S. Attorneys and U.S. Marshals across various districts in several states.
Finally, the document explicitly notifies the Senate of one withdrawal: the previous nomination of Paul Ferguson for U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of West Virginia, detailing the context of that prior submission date.
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:
This heading clearly states that the subsequent list comprises official nominations forwarded to the Senate.
The Senate is constitutionally required to review and confirm these high-level executive and diplomatic appointees.
Mark Abreu, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador.
Mark Abreu, residing in Florida, has been nominated to serve as the top diplomatic representative, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, to El Salvador.
Alexander Alden, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Alexander Alden, from Virginia, is nominated to become the chief U.S. envoy, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, to Azerbaijan.
Christopher Anderson, of Wisconsin, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Christopher Anderson, representing Wisconsin, has been nominated for the role of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, leading U.S. diplomatic relations with Cambodia.
Carl Anderson, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of State, vice Cardell Kenneth Richardson, Sr.
Carl Anderson of Virginia is nominated to serve as the Inspector General for the Department of State.
This role provides independent oversight within the department.
He is nominated to replace Cardell Kenneth Richardson, Sr.
Ge Bai, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Ge Bai from Virginia is nominated to serve as an Assistant Secretary within the Department of Health and Human Services, taking on a senior leadership role in health policy execution.
Donald Blome, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Near Eastern Affairs).
Donald Blome, who hails from Illinois, is nominated to become an Assistant Secretary of State.
This role specifically focuses on managing diplomatic and policy matters related to the Near East region.
Katherine Bowles, of Alabama, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs).
Katherine Bowles, of Alabama, is nominated for the position of Assistant Secretary of State overseeing Legislative Affairs.
This office manages the relationship and coordination with the U.S. Congress.
Stanley Brown, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.
Stanley Brown, from Virginia, has been nominated to act as the principal U.S. representative, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, to Equatorial Guinea.
Joseph Burkhalter, of Georgia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Moldova.
Joseph Burkhalter, representing Georgia, is nominated to hold the highest diplomatic post as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Moldova.
Mark Cruz, of Oregon, to be Director of the Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, for the term of four years.
Mark Cruz of Oregon is nominated to lead the Indian Health Service (IHS) within the Department of Health and Human Services for a stipulated four-year term.
The IHS provides federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Johnny Figueroa, of Tennessee, to be Ambassador-At-Large for Global Health Security and Diplomacy.
Johnny Figueroa from Tennessee has been nominated to the position of Ambassador-At-Large, a senior diplomatic role focused specifically on advancing global health security initiatives and related diplomacy.
Johnny Figueroa, of Tennessee, to be Ambassador at Large, Coordinator of United States Government Activities to Combat HIV/AIDS Globally.
Johnny Figueroa of Tennessee is also nominated for a second, specific role as Ambassador at Large, tasked with coordinating all U.S. government efforts aimed at combating HIV/AIDS on a worldwide scale.
William Grayson, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Indonesia.
William Grayson, hailing from California, has been nominated to serve as the chief diplomatic representative, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, to Indonesia.
Douglas Holder, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Bulgaria.
Douglas Holder, from Florida, is nominated to become the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, leading the U.S. diplomatic delegation to Bulgaria.
John Hurley, of California, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the rank of Ambassador.
John Hurley of California is nominated to represent the United States before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
This appointment carries the diplomatic rank of Ambassador.
Ronald Johnson, of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Ronald Johnson, from Massachusetts, is nominated to serve as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, the highest U.S. diplomatic post, in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Daniel Johnson, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania for the term of four years.
Daniel Johnson of Pennsylvania has been nominated to serve as the chief federal prosecutor, the United States Attorney, for the Western District of Pennsylvania for a four-year term.
Jennifer Johnson-Carroll, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
Jennifer Johnson-Carroll, from Florida, is nominated to assume the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, serving as the chief U.S. representative to Trinidad and Tobago.
Paul Kalmbach, of Ohio, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Paraguay.
Paul Kalmbach, representing Ohio, has been nominated to be the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, the top U.S. diplomat, to Paraguay.
Philip Lewis III, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Marshal for the Middle District of Pennsylvania for the term of four years.
Philip Lewis III of Pennsylvania is nominated to serve as the chief federal law enforcement officer, the United States Marshal, for the Middle District of Pennsylvania for a four-year term.
Maria Lopez, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals for a term of six years.
Maria Lopez, from Florida, is nominated to become the Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) for a six-year term.
The BVA is responsible for reviewing decisions made by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Brien Lorenze, of Virginia, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a term of seven years from October 27, 2024.
Brien Lorenze of Virginia is nominated to be a Commissioner on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for a seven-year term, beginning on October 27, 2024.
The CPSC establishes and enforces safety standards for consumer products.
Peter McCoy, of South Carolina, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Montenegro.
Peter McCoy, representing South Carolina, has been nominated to serve as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, the primary U.S. envoy, to Montenegro.
Nathaniel Morris, of Kentucky, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Colombia.
Nathaniel Morris from Kentucky is nominated to be the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, holding the chief diplomatic post in Colombia.
Christopher Nassar, of Oklahoma, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma for the term of four years.
Christopher Nassar of Oklahoma has been nominated to serve as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma for a four-year appointment.
This is the highest federal prosecutor position in that district.
Samuel Negatu, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2029.
Samuel Negatu, based in the District of Columbia, is nominated to serve as a Member of the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) until June 16, 2029.
The ITC handles trade disputes and provides policy advice.
Keith Noreika, of Pennsylvania, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Lithuania.
Keith Noreika from Pennsylvania is nominated to be the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, serving as the chief U.S. diplomatic representative to Lithuania.
Nick Oberheiden, of Texas, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Nick Oberheiden of Texas has been nominated to be the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, the top U.S. official in Egypt.
Peter-Anthony Pappas, of New Jersey, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 16, 2026.
Peter-Anthony Pappas of New Jersey is nominated to fill an incomplete term as a Member of the United States International Trade Commission, which ends on June 16, 2026.
Peter-Anthony Pappas, of New Jersey, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2035.
Peter-Anthony Pappas of New Jersey is also nominated for a new, full term as a Member of the United States International Trade Commission, with this term set to expire on June 16, 2035.
Daniel Perez, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Federative Republic of Brazil.
Daniel Perez, from Florida, is nominated to serve as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, the chief U.S. envoy, to the Federative Republic of Brazil.
Seth Reister, of Florida, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Florida for the term of four years.
Seth Reister of Florida has been nominated to serve as the United States Marshal for the Northern District of Florida for a tenure of four years.
Peter Snyder, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Ecuador.
Peter Snyder, who hails from Virginia, is nominated to be the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, the principal U.S. representative, to Ecuador.
Laurence Socha, of Illinois, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of The Gambia.
Laurence Socha of Illinois has been nominated to hold the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of The Gambia.
Bartholomew Thanhauser, of New York, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2027.
Bartholomew Thanhauser from New York is nominated to serve as a Member of the United States International Trade Commission (ITC), with his term ending on December 16, 2027.
Daniel Travis, of California, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Sierra Leone.
Daniel Travis of California, already a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Counselor, is nominated to be the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Sierra Leone.
Robert Troester, of Oklahoma, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma for the term of four years.
Robert Troester of Oklahoma has been nominated to serve as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma for a four-year term, overseeing federal prosecutions in that area.
Steven Weinhoeft, of Illinois, to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois for the term of four years.
Steven Weinhoeft, resident of Illinois, is nominated to serve as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois for a four-year term.
Henry Wooster, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Kenya.
Henry Wooster of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service holding the rank of Minister-Counselor, is nominated to be the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Kenya.
Michael Young, of Utah, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Serbia.
Michael Young from Utah has been nominated to serve as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, the highest U.S. diplomatic representative, to the Republic of Serbia.
WITHDRAWAL SENT TO THE SENATE:
This heading signals that the President is officially retracting or cancelling a nomination that was previously sent to the Senate for confirmation.
Paul Ferguson, of West Virginia, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of West Virginia for the term of four years, vice J. C. Raffety, term expired, which was sent to the Senate on January 13, 2026.
The President has notified the Senate that the nomination of Paul Ferguson of West Virginia for U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of West Virginia is being withdrawn.
This nomination had originally been sent on January 13, 2026, to replace J. C. Raffety upon the expiration of his term.
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