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Trump Nominates 389 for Key U.S. Positions Amid Senate Process

1/30/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated 389 individuals for key roles, with the ability to fill about 4,000 positions.
The nomination process includes committee hearings and Senate votes.
Most nominations are successful, with a subset not receiving a vote due to withdrawal or time constraints.
The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service maintain a tracker for about 800 Senate-confirmation positions, updated but may miss due to inconsistent reporting.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated 389 individuals for key roles, with the ability to fill about 4,000 positions.
The nomination process includes committee hearings and Senate votes.
Most nominations are successful, with a subset not receiving a vote due to withdrawal or time constraints.
The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service maintain a tracker for about 800 Senate-confirmation positions, updated but may miss due to inconsistent reporting.