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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2026 · 1 MIN

Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate

from The White House In Audio · host Instaread Podcast

The President submitted a diverse slate of judicial and executive nominations to the Senate.Judicial picks include Anna St. John for the Fifth Circuit and Gregory Carl Cook for an Alabama District Court.The administration nominated three judges to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims for 15-year terms.Two members were selected for the United States Sentencing Commission, extending through October 2029.Executive branch picks include leadership for the General Services Administration and the Export-Import Bank.Healthcare leadership is addressed with nominees for Deputy Secretary and Assistant Secretary of HHS.Simultaneously, the administration formally withdrew two previous nominations.Juan Rodriguez’s nomination for Ambassador to Guatemala was rescinded.The nomination of Konstantinos Ligris for Assistant Attorney General was also withdrawn.These moves reflect ongoing adjustments to the administration's legal and bureaucratic staffing strategy.All nominees now await the Senate's advice and consent process for confirmation.

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