White House yanks CEO’s nomination to lead National Park Service after he opts out of consideration

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump has withdrawn the nomination of Scott Socha to serve as National Park Service director after the nominee bowed out of consideration last month. A White House official informed Fox News Digital on Monday “that Scott Socha has withdrawn his nomination.” “In March 2026, I … Read more

Tillis says he’s prepared to move forward with Kevin Warsh’s nomination for Fed chair

Washington — Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said Sunday that he is prepared to move forward with the nomination of Kevin Warsh for chairman of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, bringing an end to his blockade on nominations to the central bank. Tillis, a Republican who sits on the Senate Banking Committee, had … Read more

White House pushes Senate to move quickly on Casey Means nomination

The White House is calling on the Senate to confirm Dr. Casey Means as U.S. surgeon general “without further delay,” even as President Donald Trump signaled uncertainty about her path forward. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday that he didn’t know how Means was faring in the nomination process more than a … Read more

Mullin sworn in as DHS chief after GOP fracture forced Dem to save nomination

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., was sworn in as the U.S.’ ninth secretary of Homeland Security on Tuesday, with President Donald Trump in attendance. Mullin, 48, is a former mixed martial arts champion and plumbing business owner who will replace outgoing Secretary Kristi Noem, a South Dakota Republican … Read more

300-plus Angel Families jump into Markwayne Mullin’s DHS nomination fight in unequivocal terms

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A group giving a voice to victims impacted by illegal immigrant crime says that more than 300 families who have been the victim of weak border policies are urging members of Congress to support the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to serve as Secretary of the … Read more

Senate advances Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for DHS Secretary in procedural vote

Washington — The Senate advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for Department of Homeland Security secretary on Sunday after the president announced that the Oklahoma Republican would replace embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.  In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Mullin’s nomination. A final confirmation vote is … Read more

Senate committee advances Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for DHS secretary

Washington — The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, setting up a vote before the full chamber as early as next week.  In an 8 to 7 vote, the committee advanced Mullin’s nomination. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, the committee’s … Read more

Democrat Patty García gains party’s nomination after controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democrat Patty García secured her party’s nomination for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District after a controversial last-minute decision by her former boss, incumbent Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, not to seek re-election allowed her to run unopposed. A heavily Hispanic district situated in Chicago and its suburbs, Illinois’ 4th … Read more