Trump taps Barbara Barrett, former Aerospace Corporation chairwoman, as next Air Force secretary Trump revealed his choice for the 25th Air Force secretary in a tweet Tuesday afternoon, shortly after the conclusion of a farewell ceremony for departing SECAF Heather Wilson. By: Stephen Losey and Aaron Mehta 3 days ago
Trump plan would shift immigration focus to ‘merit’ President Donald Trump said Thursday that his new system, with points given for those with advanced degrees, job offers and other attributes, will make it exactly "clear what standards we ask you to achieve." By: Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro and Jill Colvin, The Associated Press May 17
OPM director nominee passes committee vote Dale Cabaniss was nominated to take over the Office of Personnel Management, which has been without permanent leadership since October 2018. By: Jessie Bur May 16
For Shanahan, it looks like a rocky road to defense secretary Key Democrats are signaling that Patrick Shanahan, the acting defense secretary who was informally nominated for the permanent role last week, will face tough questioning. By: Joe Gould May 15
Hundreds gather at ceremony to bid farewell to Rosenstein Attorney General William Barr and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions were among the speakers, praising Rosenstein's dedication to a difficult job. By: Michael Balsamo, The Associated Press May 10
Trump to nominate Shanahan for top Pentagon post "Acting Secretary Shanahan has proven over the last several months that he is beyond qualified to lead the Department of Defense, and he will continue to do an excellent job," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement. By: Robert Burns and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press May 9
OPM nominee promises open communication, faces opposition Dale Cabaniss, the nominee to lead the Office of Personnel Management, cited her past experience with congressional leadership as proof of her willingness to work with lawmakers. By: Jessie Bur May 8
Trump Fed choice Stephen Moore withdraws amid controversy Trump tweeted the news of Moore's withdrawal, only hours after Moore had told two news organizations that he was still seeking the board seat and still had the White House's support. By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press May 2
Trump nominates final employee appeals board member The Senate once again must approve three nominees to fill vacancies on the Merit Systems Protection Board. By: Jessie Bur May 2
Rod Rosenstein submits letter of resignation to Trump When Trump wanted to fire then-FBI Director James Comey, who was overseeing the Russia probe, Rosenstein wrote the memo that the White House used to justify the dismissal. But eight days later, Rosenstein took a step that Trump feared would end his presidency: appointing Robert Mueller as special counsel. By: Eric Tucker and Michael Balsamo, The Associated Press April 30
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