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Ready, Set…Wait: Nominee Experiences through the Senate Confirmation Process
The 2024 Presidential Transition: What Happened? With Heath Brown
The peaceful transfer of power occurred successfully at noon on Jan. 20, 2025, when President Joe Biden handed control of the federal government to President-elect Donald Trump. After an election cycle characterized by intense partisanship and distrust, how did officials manage this monumental task? Today on the final episode this season of “Transition Lab,” transition…
Partnership for Public Service statement on the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service released the following statement from President and CEO Max Stier after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. “The Department of Health and Human Services has huge responsibilities to ensure the health and well-being of all Americans and to…
Trump’s Early Personnel Moves
A few weeks into Donald Trump’s presidency, we can see the outlines of his personnel strategy taking shape. The transition got off to a hot start, with Trump naming all Cabinet nominees in record time, but after the first month, the pace of personnel announcements leveled off to match the speed of other recent presidents. …
Partnership for Public Service statement on the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service released the following statement from President and CEO Max Stier after Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed by the Senate to serve as the director of national intelligence: “We congratulate Tulsi Gabbard on her confirmation as director of national intelligence. In her new role, the former congresswoman from Hawaii will serve as head…
Partnership for Public Service statement on the confirmation of OMB Director Russell Vought
The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service released the following statement from President and CEO Max Stier after Russell Vought was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become director of the Office of Management and Budget. “The Office of Management and Budget plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective implementation of programs and policies across the federal enterprise.…
Partnership for Public Service statement on the confirmation of Scott Turner as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service released the following statement from President and CEO Max Stier after Scott Turner was confirmed by the Senate to become secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development: “We congratulate Scott Turner on his confirmation as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. We welcome his support for building…
Partnership for Public Service statement on the confirmation of Attorney General Pam Bondi
WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service released the following statement from President and CEO Max Stier on the confirmation of Pam Bondi as United States Attorney General. “We congratulate Pam Bondi on her confirmation as United States Attorney General and welcome her commitment to focus on keeping Americans safe and vigorously enforcing the law.” “We also hope the…
Partnership for Public Service statement on the confirmation of Doug Collins as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs
WASHINGTON – The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service released the following statement from President and CEO Max Stier after Doug Collins was confirmed as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. “The Partnership for Public Service congratulates Doug Collins, a former Georgia congressman who served in both the Army and Navy reserve as a chaplain, for his confirmation as…