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- Watchdog groups are monitoring U.S. President Donald Trump’s effort to nominate candidates for roughly 800 of the 4,000 appointments awaiting Senate approval.
- Trump can fill about 4,000 positions, including more than 1,300 that need Senate confirmation.
- The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service are tracking nominees for roughly 800 of those roles.
- Each nominee must undergo a formal nomination, committee referral, hearing, and a final up-or-down Senate vote.
