Senate Confirmation
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Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Taps Senator Markwayne Mullin
President Donald Trump announced the dismissal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, appointing Senator Markwayne Mullin to the position effective March 31, 2026. Noem will transition to a new role as Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas.
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Mike Selig Confirmed as CFTC Chairman: A New Era for U.S. Commodity Markets and Digital Assets
Mike Selig has been confirmed by the Senate as Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), marking a pivotal shift toward innovation in digital assets and financial market oversight.
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Bondi’s Confirmation Battle: Testing the Limits of DOJ Independence Under Trump
Pam Bondi’s nomination as Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump has ignited a national conversation about the independence of the Justice Department and the balance of power within the U.S. government. Her confirmation hearing on January 15, 2025, underscored the…