Senate Confirms Paul Atkins as New SEC Chair

The Senate voted to confirm Paul Atkins, a former commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to return to the agency—as chair.

Senate Confirms Elbridge Colby as Pentagon Defense Policy Chief

Senate voted to confirm Elbridge Colby as the next undersecretary of defense for policy, giving final validation for Trump’s top Pentagon strategy post.
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Senate Confirms Mehmet Oz to Head Medicare and Medicaid

Dr. Mehmet Oz has been confirmed as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by a 53–45 party-line vote in the U.S. Senate.

FDA Names New Acting Vaccine Leader After Previous Chief’s Departure

After top vaccine official left FDA, the agency named Scott Steele to replace him as acting head of Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER).

4 Takeaways From Confirmation Hearing for Trump’s Joint Chiefs Nominee

Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. John D. “Razin” Caine would provide apolitical military leadership if he becomes the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

White House Withdraws Stefanik’s Nomination to Be Ambassador to UN

President Donald Trump has withdrawn the nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

5 Things to Know About Susan Monarez, Trump’s New CDC Nominee

After rescinding the nomination of Dr. David Weldon to lead the CDC, Trump named CDC Acting Director Susan Monarez as his nominee to fill the post.

Senate Confirms Makary as Head of FDA

Dr. Marty Makary, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, was confirmed by the Senate in a 56–44 vote on March 25.