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Trump Nominates 401 for Key Administration Roles

2/18/2026

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Story summary
  • President Donald Trump has nominated 401 individuals for key administration roles, amid roughly 4,000 available positions, including more than 1,300 requiring Senate confirmation.
  • The nomination process includes formal nominations, committee reviews, and Senate votes.
  • The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service run a tracker that updates daily as positions are filled.
  • Because the federal government lacks a uniform reporting method for appointee statuses, information may be incomplete.