Trump slow-rolling Cabinet nominations ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump has a number of Cabinet vacancies to fill as time is running short on Capitol Hill where lawmakers are bogged down ahead of the November midterm elections.
TL;DR
- President Trump has two Cabinet vacancies and needs to replace the Director of National Intelligence.
- Time is limited due to the upcoming November midterm elections and legislative priorities.
- Some Senate Republicans, including Thom Tillis and John Cornyn, may obstruct nominations.
- The acting Attorney General's term limit expires close to Election Day.
- There is more flexibility for the acting Labor Secretary, as federal statute does not limit their term.
- Kristi Noem was previously moved from the Department of Homeland Security.