President Trump appointed Esper Acting Defense Secretary and nominated him for Defense Secretary.

Jan 24, 2025 · Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump’s extremely erratic and highly unqualified nominee …

Jan 23, 2025 · Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of his vote against advancing the nomination of Pete …

Jan 15, 2025 · Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor to express serious concern for President-elect Trump’s nominees, …

5 days ago · President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping changes in the first days of his second administration. ... Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., joined from left by …

Jan 25, 2025 · Hegseth, a 44-year-old veteran who has vowed to end “woke” military policies, was nominated by then-President-elect Donald Trump in November to the bewilderment of much of …

Dec 3, 2024 · Senate Democrats staged dramatic showdowns to protest nominations during President-elect Donald Trump’s first term in office. This time around, Democrats are shifting …

President Trump appointed Esper Acting Defense Secretary and nominated him for Defense Secretary. By law, Esper could not serve as Acting Secretary during the confirmation process, …

5 days ago · The Senate has begun voting on confirmations for President Donald Trump’s nominees to serve in his Cabinet. Members of the Cabinet oversee federal departments …

Dec 2, 2024 · Trump, complaining that the slow-moving Senate procedure will hinder his policy agenda, has called on Republicans to employ a method known as recess appointments to …