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Trump Nominates 347 for Key Roles Amid 4,000 Positions

1/12/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated 347 individuals for key roles and could fill 4,000 positions.
The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service track about 800 nominations.
Each nominee undergoes a multi-step process with committee hearings and Senate votes.
Most nominations succeed, but some may not receive a vote due to withdrawal or time constraints, and the tracker is updated daily.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated 347 individuals for key roles and could fill 4,000 positions.
The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service track about 800 nominations.
Each nominee undergoes a multi-step process with committee hearings and Senate votes.
Most nominations succeed, but some may not receive a vote due to withdrawal or time constraints, and the tracker is updated daily.