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This document provides a compilation of numerous individuals nominated by the President to various high-level federal positions, including roles within executive departments, independent agencies, ambassadorships, and U.S. Attorney offices.
The listings specify the nominee's name, their proposed role, the agency or location, and often denote whether the appointment is to fill an expired term, a vacancy, or a newly created position, detailing the necessary Senate confirmation required for these appointments to take effect.
Arguments For
Ensuring Government Functionality: These appointments are necessary to fill vacancies in key positions across the executive branch, ensuring that federal agencies and departments can operate effectively.
Implementing Policy Agendas: Nominees are selected to align with the Administration's priorities and policy goals, enabling the execution of the President's mandate.
Diplomatic Representation: Appointments to Ambassadorial roles and international organizations ensure continuous U.S. representation and leadership in global affairs.
Maintaining Judicial and Law Enforcement Integrity: Nominations for U.S. Attorneys and judges ensure the continuity and effectiveness of the federal justice system.
Arguments Against
Partisan Obstruction Risk: The Senate confirmation process can slow down or block appointments, leading to agency leadership gaps or reliance on acting officials.
Potential for Unqualified Candidates: Depending on the selection criteria or political motivation, some nominees may face scrutiny regarding their qualifications or alignment with specific institutional missions.
Concentration of Executive Power: Frequent use of appointments, particularly to high-level policy roles, concentrates significant decision-making authority within the executive branch.
Ademola Adewale-Sadik, of New York, to be United States Director of the African Development Bank for a term of five years, vice Oren E. Whyche-Shaw.
Ademola Adewale-Sadik from New York is nominated to serve as the U.S. Director for the African Development Bank for a five-year term, replacing Oren E. Whyche-Shaw.
Charlton Allen, of North Carolina, to be General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of five years, vice Julia Akins Clark, term expired.
Charlton Allen of North Carolina is nominated to become the General Counsel for the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a five-year duration, succeeding Julia Akins Clark whose term ended.
Matthew Anderson, of Colorado, to be Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, vice Pamela A. Melroy, resigned.
Matthew Anderson from Colorado is nominated to serve as the Deputy Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), succeeding Pamela A. Melroy who resigned.
Jeffrey Anderson, of Georgia, to be Representative of the United States of America on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, with the rank of Ambassador.
Jeffrey Anderson of Georgia is nominated to represent the United States on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, which carries the diplomatic rank of Ambassador.
Brian Barber, of Louisiana, to be United States Marshal for the Western District of Louisiana for the term of four years, vice Henry Lee Whitehorn, Sr., term expired.
Brian Barber of Louisiana is nominated to serve as the U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Louisiana for a four-year term, replacing Henry Lee Whitehorn, Sr., whose term has ended.
Lee Beaman, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2030, vice Joe H. Ritch, term expired.
Lee Beaman of Tennessee is nominated to join the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for a term ending in May 2030, taking the place of Joe H. Ritch whose term expired.
Scott Bessent, of South Carolina, to be United States Governor of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; United States Governor of the Inter-American Development Bank for a term of five years; United States Governor of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for a term of five years; and United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund for a term of five years, vice Steven T. Mnuchin.
Scott Bessent of South Carolina is nominated for multiple Governor positions representing the U.S. in international financial institutions, including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Inter-American Development Bank, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the International Monetary Fund, each for a five-year term, replacing Steven T. Mnuchin.
Brian Birdwell, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Christopher Joseph Lowman.
Brian Birdwell of Texas is nominated to the position of Assistant Secretary of Defense, filling the vacancy left by Christopher Joseph Lowman.
James Bishop, of North Carolina, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina for the term of four years, vice Sandra J. Hairston.
James Bishop of North Carolina is nominated to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina for four years, succeeding Sandra J. Hairston.
Daniel Bonham, of Oregon, to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor, vice Elizabeth Schoff Watson, resigned.
Daniel Bonham of Oregon is nominated to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor, replacing Elizabeth Schoff Watson who resigned from the position.
John Breslow, of Arizona, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus.
John Breslow of Arizona is nominated to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus.
Wesley Brooks, of Florida, to be Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, vice Monica P. Medina, resigned.
Wesley Brooks of Florida is nominated to become the Assistant Secretary of State managing Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, succeeding Monica P. Medina who resigned.
Jeremy Carl, of Montana, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Organizations), vice Michele Jeanne Sison.
Jeremy Carl of Montana is nominated for the role of Assistant Secretary of State focusing on International Organizations, replacing Michele Jeanne Sison.
Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, vice Steven M. Dettelbach, resigned.
Robert Cekada of Florida is nominated to be the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), succeeding Steven M. Dettelbach who resigned.
Walter Clayton, of New York, to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York for the term of four years, vice Damian Williams.
Walter Clayton of New York is nominated for a four-year term as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, replacing Damian Williams.
Carter Crow, of Texas, to be General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term of four years, vice Karla Ann Gilbride.
Carter Crow of Texas is nominated to be the General Counsel for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for a four-year term, succeeding Karla Ann Gilbride.
Austin Dahmer, of Arizona, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Mara Elizabeth Karlin.
Austin Dahmer of Arizona is nominated to serve as an Assistant Secretary of Defense, replacing Mara Elizabeth Karlin.
Christopher Michael De Bono, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, vice Heidi M. Pasichow, retired.
Christopher Michael De Bono of the District of Columbia is nominated to be an Associate Judge on the District of Columbia Superior Court for a fifteen-year term, filling the vacancy created by Heidi M. Pasichow's retirement.
John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026, vice Alvin Brown.
John DeLeeuw of Texas is nominated to serve as a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for the residual term ending December 31, 2026, replacing Alvin Brown.
Irving Dennis, of Ohio, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development, vice Vinay Vijay Singh, resigned.
Irving Dennis of Ohio is nominated to become the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), succeeding Vinay Vijay Singh who resigned.
Mark Ditlevson, of Minnesota, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Melissa Griffin Dalton, resigned.
Mark Ditlevson of Minnesota is nominated to serve as an Assistant Secretary of Defense, replacing Melissa Griffin Dalton who resigned.
Daniel Edwards, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation, vice Carol Annette Petsonk, resigned.
Daniel Edwards of North Carolina is nominated to serve as an Assistant Secretary of Transportation, succeeding Carol Annette Petsonk who resigned.
Edward Eppler, of Connecticut, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Transportation, vice Victoria Marie Baecher Wassmer, resigned.
Edward Eppler of Connecticut is nominated to assume the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Department of Transportation, replacing Victoria Marie Baecher Wassmer who resigned.
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.
Paul Ferguson of West Virginia is nominated for a four-year term as the U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of West Virginia, succeeding J. C. Raffety whose term ended.
Gregory Gilmore, of Illinois, to be United States Attorney for the Central District of Illinois for the term of four years, vice Gregory K. Harris.
Gregory Gilmore of Illinois is nominated for a four-year term as the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois, succeeding Gregory K. Harris.
Brian Gootkin, of Montana, to be United States Marshal for the District of Montana for the term of four years, vice Craig J. Anderson.
Brian Gootkin of Montana is nominated for a four-year term as the U.S. Marshal for the District of Montana, replacing Craig J. Anderson.
Thomas Govan, Jr., of Alabama, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama for the term of four years, vice Louis V. Franklin, Sr., term expired.
Thomas Govan, Jr. of Alabama is nominated for a four-year term as the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, succeeding Louis V. Franklin, Sr., whose term expired.
Michael Graham, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring December 31, 2030. (Reappointment)
Michael Graham of Virginia is nominated for reappointment as a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for a term that concludes on December 31, 2030.
Steven Haines, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce, vice Grant T. Harris, resigned.
Steven Haines of Virginia is nominated to serve as an Assistant Secretary of Commerce, replacing Grant T. Harris who resigned.
Lindsey Robyn-Michelle Halligan, of Colorado, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for the term of four years, vice Jessica D. Aber.
Lindsey Robyn-Michelle Halligan of Colorado is nominated for a four-year term as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, succeeding Jessica D. Aber.
Robert Harvey, of Florida, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2029, vice Carl Whitney Bentzel, term expired.
Robert Harvey of Florida is nominated to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term ending in June 2029, replacing Carl Whitney Bentzel whose term expired.
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, vice Douglas Dziak, resigned.
William Hewes III of Mississippi is nominated to serve as a Commissioner on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for a seven-year term starting in October 2024, succeeding Douglas Dziak who resigned.
George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, vice J. Steven Dowd.
George Holding of North Carolina is nominated to be the U.S. Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, replacing J. Steven Dowd.
Kenneth Jackson, of Texas, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring September 20, 2028, vice Hector E. Morales, term expired.
Kenneth Jackson of Texas is nominated to a Board of Directors position at the Inter-American Foundation for a term ending in September 2028, succeeding Hector E. Morales whose term expired.
Jeffrey Kaufmann, of Iowa, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, vice Chester John Culver.
Jeffrey Kaufmann of Iowa is nominated to serve as a Member of the Board of Directors for the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, replacing Chester John Culver.
Michael Kavoukjian, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Norway.
Michael Kavoukjian of Florida is nominated to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway.
Richard Kloster, of West Virginia, to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board for a term expiring December 31, 2028, vice Martin J. Oberman, term expired.
Richard Kloster of West Virginia is nominated to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for a term ending in December 2028, replacing Martin J. Oberman whose term expired.
Sriprakash Kothari, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, vice Benjamin Harris, resigned.
Sriprakash Kothari of Massachusetts is nominated to serve as an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, succeeding Benjamin Harris who resigned.
Benjamin Landa, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Hungary.
Benjamin Landa of New York is nominated to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Hungary.
Lee Lipton, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of the Philippines.
Lee Lipton of Florida is nominated to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines.
Gregory LoGerfo, of Massachusetts, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with the rank and status of Ambassador at Large, vice Elizabeth H. Richard.
Gregory LoGerfo of Massachusetts, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, is nominated to be the Coordinator for Counterterrorism, holding the rank and status of Ambassador at Large, replacing Elizabeth H. Richard.
Anthony Lomangino, of Florida, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2031, vice Roman Martinez IV, term expired.
Anthony Lomangino of Florida is nominated to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term ending in December 2031, succeeding Roman Martinez IV whose term expired.
William Long, of Missouri, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Iceland.
William Long of Missouri is nominated to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Iceland.
Priscilla Lopez, of Florida, to be United States Marshal for the Southern District of Florida for the term of four years, vice Gadyaces S. Serralta, term expired.
Priscilla Lopez of Florida is nominated for a four-year term as the U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Florida, replacing Gadyaces S. Serralta whose term expired.
David MacNeil, of Florida, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner for the term of seven years from September 26, 2025, vice Melissa Holyoak, term expired.Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, vice Carlos Alberto Monje, Jr.
David MacNeil of Florida is nominated to be a Federal Trade Commissioner for a seven-year term beginning in September 2025, replacing Melissa Holyoak whose term expired.
Separately, Ryan McCormack of Virginia is nominated to be the Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, succeeding Carlos Alberto Monje, Jr.
Casey Means, of California, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service for a term of four years, vice Vivek Hallegere Murthy, resigned.
Casey Means of California is nominated to two roles: Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service (contingent on meeting qualifications) and Surgeon General of the Public Health Service for a four-year term, replacing Vivek Hallegere Murthy who resigned.
Eric Meyer, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Eric Meyer of California is nominated to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Joseph Nocella, of New York, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York for the term of four years, vice Breon S. Peace.
Joseph Nocella of New York is nominated for a four-year term as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, replacing Breon S. Peace.
Jared Novelly, of Missouri, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to New Zealand, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Cook Islands, and Niue.
Jared Novelly of Missouri is nominated to be the U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand, and concurrently serve as Ambassador to the Cook Islands and Niue without extra salary.
Seval Oz, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation. (New Position)
Seval Oz of California is nominated to the position of Assistant Secretary of Transportation; this designation notes that the role is a new position.
Stevan Pearce, of New Mexico, to be Director of the Bureau of Land Management, vice Tracy Stone-Manning, resigned.
Stevan Pearce of New Mexico is nominated to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), succeeding Tracy Stone-Manning who resigned.
Sean Plankey, of Pennsylvania, to be Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Department of Homeland Security, vice Jen Easterly, resigned.
Sean Plankey of Pennsylvania is nominated to become the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Jen Easterly who resigned.
Arvind Raman, of Indiana, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology, vice Laurie E. Locascio, resigned.
Arvind Raman of Indiana is nominated to serve as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology, succeeding Laurie E. Locascio who resigned.
Laken Rapier, of Texas, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for a term expiring September 27, 2027, vice Linda Thomas-Greenfield, term expired.Ryan Raybould, of Texas, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas for the term of four years, vice Leigha Simonton.
Laken Rapier of Texas is nominated to the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for a term ending in September 2027, replacing Linda Thomas-Greenfield whose term expired.
Separately, Ryan Raybould of Texas is nominated for a four-year term as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, succeeding Leigha Simonton.
Robert Rotter, of Iowa, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Iowa for the term of four years, vice Douglas J. Strike, term expired.
Robert Rotter of Iowa is nominated for a four-year term as the U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Iowa, replacing Douglas J. Strike whose term expired.
Daniel Satterlee, of South Dakota, to be United States Marshal for the District of South Dakota for the term of four years, vice Daniel C. Mosteller, term expired.
Daniel Satterlee of South Dakota is nominated for a four-year term as the U.S. Marshal for the District of South Dakota, succeeding Daniel C. Mosteller whose term expired.
Glen Smith, of Iowa, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development, vice Basil Ivanhoe Gooden, resigned.
Glen Smith of Iowa is nominated to be the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development, replacing Basil Ivanhoe Gooden who resigned.
David St. Pierre, of Maine, to be United States Marshal for the District of Maine for the term of four years, vice Theodor G. Short, term expired.
David St. Pierre of Maine is nominated for a four-year term as the U.S. Marshal for the District of Maine, succeeding Theodor G. Short whose term expired.
James Stuart, of Minnesota, to be United States Marshal for the District of Minnesota for the term of four years, vice Eddie M. Frizell.
James Stuart of Minnesota is nominated for a four-year term as the U.S. Marshal for the District of Minnesota, replacing Eddie M. Frizell.
Robert Sweeney, of Texas, to be United States Director of the Asian Development Bank, with the rank of Ambassador, vice Chantale Yokmin Wong, resigned.
Robert Sweeney of Texas is nominated to be the U.S. Director of the Asian Development Bank, holding the rank of Ambassador, succeeding Chantale Yokmin Wong who resigned.
Alexander Velez-Green, of Virginia, to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, vice Alexandra Baker, resigned.
Alexander Velez-Green of Virginia is nominated to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, replacing Alexandra Baker who resigned.
Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for a term expiring September 22, 2027, vice Linda I. Etim, term expired.
Russell Vought of Virginia is nominated to serve on the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for a term ending in September 2027, replacing Linda I. Etim whose term expired.
Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring September 20, 2030, vice J. Kelly Ryan, term expired.
Russell Vought of Virginia is also nominated to serve on the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term ending in September 2030, succeeding J. Kelly Ryan whose term expired.
Frank Weiland, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs), vice Todd D. Robinson.
Frank Weiland of the District of Columbia is nominated to be the Assistant Secretary of State overseeing International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, replacing Todd D. Robinson.
Jennifer Wicks McNamara, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Jennifer Wicks McNamara of Virginia is nominated to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Phillip Williams, Jr., of Alabama, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama for the term of four years, vice John E. Town, term expired.
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Phillip Williams, Jr. of Alabama is nominated for a four-year term as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, succeeding John E. Town whose term expired.
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