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Trump Nominates 388 for Key U.S. Positions Amid Senate Confirmations

12/9/2025

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As of December 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated 388 individuals for key roles, with capacity to fill about 4,000 positions.
The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service are tracking these nominations, including Cabinet secretaries and other critical posts.
Each nominee must complete a multi-step confirmation process through Senate committees and votes.
The Plum Book lists about 9,000 political jobs, with 1,300 requiring Senate confirmation.

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Story summary

As of December 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated 388 individuals for key roles, with capacity to fill about 4,000 positions.
The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service are tracking these nominations, including Cabinet secretaries and other critical posts.
Each nominee must complete a multi-step confirmation process through Senate committees and votes.
The Plum Book lists about 9,000 political jobs, with 1,300 requiring Senate confirmation.