Nominations Sent to the Senate

This list of nominations sent to the Senate reflects the administration’s ongoing efforts to fill critical roles within the Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Marshals Service, and the diplomatic corps.Here is a breakdown of the nominees and the roles they are intended to fill:Adam Candeub (Assistant Attorney General): A law professor and former official at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) during the first Trump administration. Candeub is known for his expertise in administrative law and tech policy, particularly regarding free speech on digital platforms.Joy Lynne Pittman Thorp (U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Oklahoma): An experienced prosecutor from Oklahoma, Thorp is nominated to serve as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the state's Eastern District.Gretchen C. F. Shappert (U.S. Attorney, Guam & Northern Mariana Islands): A veteran DOJ official, Shappert previously served as the U.S. Attorney for the District of the Virgin Islands and has held various leadership roles within the Department of Justice. She is nominated to oversee federal prosecutions in the Pacific territories.Joshua Harris (Ambassador to Malaysia): Notably a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service. Career diplomats are often chosen for strategically complex regions to ensure institutional continuity. Harris has extensive experience in Middle Eastern and North African affairs.Nicholas Checker (Ambassador to Rwanda): A businessman from Wisconsin with a background in international relations and industry, Checker is a political appointee nominated to lead the U.S. mission in Kigali.The U.S. Marshals Service is the enforcement arm of the federal courts, responsible for fugitive apprehensions, witness protection, and judicial security.William Gerald Hardy (U.S. Marshal, Northern District of Alabama): A law enforcement professional from Alabama nominated to lead the district’s marshal operations.Jurgen Ryan Soekhoe (U.S. Marshal, District of Columbia): Nominated to lead the U.S. Marshals in the nation's capital, a high-profile district that handles significant federal judicial security and prisoner transport.These nominations will now head to the respective Senate Committees (primarily the Judiciary Committee for the legal/law enforcement roles and the Foreign Relations Committee for the ambassadors).Hearings: Nominees will testify and answer questions from Senators.Committee Vote: The committees will vote on whether to report the nominations to the full Senate.Full Senate Vote: If approved by the committee, the full Senate must vote to confirm the appointments by a simple majority.1. Department of Justice & Legal Leadership2. Diplomatic Appointments3. U.S. Marshals ServiceNext Steps: The Confirmation Process