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President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh for Fed chair

On January 30, the White House announced the nomination of Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair when Powell’s term ends in May. According to the announcement, Warsh, while serving as a Fed governor, played a key...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

IRS Unveils More Leadership Changes as Tax Filing Season Opens

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After a few months of relative calm at the highest levels of the Internal Revenue Service (following turbulence and high-level executive turnover that marked much of 2025), the tax agency is making more leadership changes. ...more

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Corp Fin’s Senior Staff: Three Deputy Directors!

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A few days ago, the SEC issued this press release with a list of the current senior staffers in Corp Fin. Director Jim Moloney started his job a few months ago – and now he has three Deputy Directors!...more

Morgan Lewis - Up & Atom

With a New Chair and Full Commission, NRC Enters 2026 Poised for Action

The NRC saw major staffing transitions in 2025, including an unprecedented number of vacancies at the senior staff level. As 2026 kicks off, the Commission has returned to a full slate of five, and the agency has filled...more

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CO AG Campaign Developments, ID and OR Appointments

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Michael Allen, the District Attorney for El Paso and Teller Counties, announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination in the 2026 race for Colorado AG. Allen joins at least one other Republican candidate, Conner...more

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New AG Pick in NJ, NE AG to Seek Reelection, New OR Deputy AG

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New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced her selection of Jennifer Davenport as the state’s next AG, who will assume office pending state Senate confirmation. Davenport, a Democrat, previously served as First...more

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Connecticut Insurance Commissioner to Retire

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Insurance Commissioner Andrew Mais will retire as of November 28, 2025. Mais was appointed as Connecticut insurance commissioner in February 2019. Governor Ned Lamont will formally nominate Josh Hershman to replace Mais in...more

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Trump Administration declines to respond to Supreme Court petition filed by ousted Democratic NCUA board members

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The Trump Administration has declined to respond to a Supreme Court petition by the two ousted Democratic NCUA board members who are asking for the court to consider their case....more

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MA and MN AGs Seek Another Term, MO AG Sworn In, WI AG Race Widens

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Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell has announced that she will seek a second term as AG. Campbell, a Democrat, is the first Black woman to be elected to statewide office in Massachusetts. Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, a...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

President Trump nominates Acting Chair Hill to full term as FDIC Chair

On September 30, the U.S. Senate received and referred to the Senate Banking Committee President Trump’s nomination of FDIC Acting Chair Travis Hill to a five-year term as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the FDIC....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Jonathan Snare Confirmed To The Occupational Safety And Health Review Commission

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Newly-confirmed member on Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission offers hope for eventual resolutions of pending cases....more

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IRS Makes Top Leadership Moves While Federal Government Remains Shuttered

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As the federal government shutdown passes the two-week mark, and as thousands of Internal Revenue Service employees face furloughs and/or firings, the tax agency has announced a series of significant leadership moves. ...more

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SEC Announces the Appointment of a New Director of the Division of Corporation Finance

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On September 10, 2025, the SEC announced that James J. Moloney, a partner at Gibson Dunn, has been named Director of the agency’s Division of Corporation Finance, effective in October. ...more

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New AG on the Block: Governor Dunleavy Appoints Stephen J. Cox as Alaska AG

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On Thursday, Governor Mike Dunleavy announced that Stephen J. Cox will become the attorney general (AG) of Alaska, effective Friday, August 29. Cox will replace Alaska AG Treg Taylor, who announced earlier this month that he...more

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SEC Appoints Judge Margaret “Meg” Ryan as the New Director of the Division of Enforcement

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has named Judge Margaret “Meg” Ryan as the new Director of the Division of Enforcement. Judge Ryan will succeed Acting Director Sam Waldon, who has served as Acting Director of...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Improving Our Nation Through Better Design (Trump EO Tracker)

Establishes the "America by Design" initiative to modernize and improve the usability and aesthetics of federal digital and physical services. Creates a National Design Studio and appoints a Chief Design Officer to lead...more

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DOJ Tax Division Leader Departs Amid Large-Scale Reorganization

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The head of the Justice Department’s Tax Division has departed for private practice, just as the planned dismantling of the Tax Division was set to take place. Karen Kelly, who served as acting deputy assistant attorney...more

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IRS Leadership Turmoil Continues With Appointment of Yet Another Acting Chief Counsel While Chief of Appeals Announces Retirement

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The Internal Revenue Service continues to experience significant leadership transition during a period of ongoing internal upheaval and uncertainty. The latest developments are the appointment of Kenneth Kies as the new...more

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Reinstated Democratic NCUA board members fired by Trump return to work, as the Supreme Court allows Trump’s firing of Democrats on...

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Two reinstated National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) board members participated in a board meeting on July 24, even as the Supreme Court signaled that three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission...more

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Trump Finally Appoints New NLRB Members

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Last week, President Donald Trump appointed two new National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) members. These nominees are: Scott Mayer, who currently serves as the Chief Labor Counsel for Boeing....more

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President Trump Nominates Two for NLRB, Aiming to Restore Quorum

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On July 17, 2025, President Trump announced his selection of two choices for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The President tapped Scott Mayer and James Murphy to fill those seats. If confirmed, Mayer and Murphy...more

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Can the Labor Board Finally Get to Work?

On June 16, 2025 President Trump announced two key nominations to the National Labor Relations Board: Scott Mayer and James Murphy. If confirmed, Mayer and Murphy will join Chairman Marvin Kaplan (Republican; term ends...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Are You Ready for an NLRB Quorum?  It May be Coming!

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On July 17, 2025, the White House sent a series of nominations to the Senate, including nominations for two National Labor Relations Board members – Scott Mayer and James Murphy.  If confirmed, the nominees would join sitting...more

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FCC Commissioner Trusty Announces Staff Appointments

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Yesterday, Federal Communications Commissioner Olivia Trusty announced the appointment of several members to her team stating, “I am pleased to announce the talented individuals who will be joining my team. Each brings a...more

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Leadership at the NRC Hanson Dismissed Wright Nominated for Reappointment

The NRC is undergoing a period of transition, including the unexpected departure of Commissioner Christopher Hanson. Commissioner Christopher Hanson Dismissed On June 14, 2025, Commissioner Christopher Hanson was relieved...more

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