Trump slow-rolling Cabinet nominations ahead of midterm elections
President Trump is facing challenges in filling Cabinet vacancies as the midterm elections approach. With limited time left in the legislative calendar, he must navigate potential hurdles in the Senate for his nominations. The acting Attorney General's term is set to expire just before Election Day, adding urgency to the situation.
- ▪Trump has two Cabinet vacancies to fill: attorney general and labor secretary.
- ▪The acting Attorney General's term will end six days before Election Day.
- ▪Senators on the Judiciary Committee may pose challenges to Trump's nominations.
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President Donald Trump has a number of Cabinet vacancies to fill as time is running short on Capitol Hill where lawmakers are bogged down ahead of the November midterm elections. Currently, Trump has two Cabinet vacancies to fill, attorney general and labor secretary, but he’ll also have to contend with finding a new director of National Intelligence once Tulsi Gabbard formally exits her post on June 30. Recommended Stories Trump heads to Situation Room to make ‘final determination’ on Iran deal Trump piles on Jill Biden criticism over thinking Joe had a stroke during presidential debate Democrats lash out at Bidens as former first lady relitigates the past: ‘They suck’ White House officials declined to say when the president plans to submit new nominations for the Cabinet vacancies to…
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