Nominations Sent to the Senate
This document, titled 'Presidential Actions,' officially notifies the Senate of new nominations for various high-level federal positions, including Under Secretaries at the Treasury and Homeland Security, positions on regulatory boards like the NTSB and NLRB, U.S. Attorneys, and Ambassadors to foreign nations.
Additionally, the document records the withdrawal of a previously submitted nomination for the Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador.
Arguments For
The action ensures continuity and proper functioning of key executive branch departments and independent agencies by filling vacant or expiring leadership roles.
Sending nominations to the Senate allows the legislative branch to perform its constitutional duty of 'advice and consent' regarding high-level executive and judicial appointments.
Reappointments, such as for the National Transportation Safety Board and the National Labor Relations Board, help maintain institutional expertise and stability in critical regulatory bodies.
Arguments Against
Opponents might argue that the rate or nature of appointments could lead to an administration stacking agencies with individuals who lack diverse viewpoints or favor specific policy outcomes.
The process can be viewed as purely political, where appointments might stall due to partisan disagreement, leading to temporary understaffing or reliance on acting officials in essential positions.
The withdrawal of a previous nomination (Troy Edgar) signals a possible strategic shift or an acknowledgement that the candidate lacked sufficient support for confirmation, potentially causing delays or requiring a new candidate search.
Presidential Actions
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:
Erin Browne, of New York, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury, vice Jay Curtis Shambaugh, resigned.
Brian Cavanaugh, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland Security, vice Claire M. Grady.
Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring December 31, 2028. (Reappointment)
Brock Dahl, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State, vice Reed Rubinstein.
Jason Holt, of Oklahoma, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Oklahoma for the term of four years, vice Clayton D. Johnson, term expired.
James Macy, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring August 27, 2030, vice Marvin Kaplan, term expired.
David M. Prouty, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring August 27, 2031. (Reappointment)
Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea.
Michael Tierney, of Pennsylvania, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection), vice Maryanne T. Donaghy.
Timothy VerHey, of Michigan, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan for the term of four years, vice Mark A. Totten.
Eric Wendt, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Albania.
James Woodruff, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board, vice Cathy Ann Harris.
WITHDRAWAL SENT TO THE SENATE:
Troy Edgar, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador, which was sent to the Senate on January 29, 2026.
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The initial section consists of navigation elements from the White House website, titled "Presidential Actions." This formatting prepares the presentation of official presidential documents, including navigation links for different categories like Executive Orders, Proclamations, and Nominations & Appointments.
Following the site navigation, the document begins its official content under the heading, "NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:".
This signals that the President is formally submitting names to the Senate for confirmation hearings and approval.
Erin Browne, of New York, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury, vice Jay Curtis Shambaugh, resigned.
Brian Cavanaugh, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland Security, vice Claire M. Grady.
Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring December 31, 2028. (Reappointment)
Brock Dahl, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State, vice Reed Rubinstein.
Jason Holt, of Oklahoma, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Oklahoma for the term of four years, vice Clayton D. Johnson, term expired.
James Macy, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring August 27, 2030, vice Marvin Kaplan, term expired.
David M. Prouty, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring August 27, 2031. (Reappointment)
Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea.
Michael Tierney, of Pennsylvania, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection), vice Maryanne T. Donaghy.
Timothy VerHey, of Michigan, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan for the term of four years, vice Mark A. Totten.
Eric Wendt, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Albania.
James Woodruff, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board, vice Cathy Ann Harris.
This segment details the specific nominations forwarded to the Senate for confirmation.
These appointments cover leadership roles within various executive departments and independent agencies.
For example, Erin Browne is nominated as Under Secretary of the Treasury, and Brian Cavanaugh as Under Secretary for Management at the Department of Homeland Security.
Several nominations involve reappointments to boards that require Senate approval, like Thomas B. Chapman to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and David M. Prouty to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
The list also includes nominations for key diplomatic posts, such as Ambassadors to the Republic of Korea (Michelle Steel) and the Republic of Albania (Eric Wendt), as well as appointments for U.S. Marshals and U.S. Attorneys.
WITHDRAWAL SENT TO THE SENATE:
Troy Edgar, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador, which was sent to the Senate on January 29, 2026.
This short section addresses a withdrawal of a previous nomination.
It officially informs the Senate that the nomination of Troy Edgar for Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador, which was submitted on January 29, 2026, is now withdrawn.
This action removes the individual from consideration for that specific diplomatic post, potentially indicating that the President no longer wishes to pursue that appointment or that the nomination would not have gained sufficient Senate support.
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