Trump Cabinet and Administration 2025–2026: Who Is In, Who Has Left and Why

Who holds which post since January 20, 2025, who replaced whom, when and why. A source under every line.

61posts

65changes since Jan 20, 2025

6acting now

2vacant now

last change: Nov 6, 2026

Latest changes

Nov 9, 2026Stephen Miller replaced Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff
Oct 16, 2026White House Press Secretary is vacant after Katie Zacharia left
Oct 12, 2026Katie Zacharia takes the vacant post of White House Press Secretary
Oct 2, 2026Keith Sonderling: acting → Senate-confirmed, Secretary of Labor
Sep 22, 2026Marco Rubio: acting → appointed, National Security Advisor
Sep 3, 2026Adam Telle replaced Dan Driscoll as Secretary of the Army

Senate-confirmed appointed acting vacant

White House

White House Chief of Staff

Stephen Millerappointed

since Nov 9, 2026

Details

AppointmentNov 9, 2026 · appointed by the president · after Susie Wiles left

Announced on 2026-11-06, takes office on Monday 2026-11-09 (NPR).

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Stephen Miller, 2025 · The White House · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Susie WilesJan 20, 2025 — Nov 6, 2026appointed
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term
Moved to another postNov 6, 2026 · Trump said she would move to the Trump political operation and told reporters he wanted to make a change (reported by CNBC).
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Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy

Stephen Millerappointed

since Jan 20, 2025 · until Nov 9, 2026

Also Homeland Security Advisor.

Details

AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term

Moved to another postNov 9, 2026 · Named White House Chief of Staff from 2026-11-09 (NPR).

A successor was not announced as of 2026-11-06.

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Stephen Miller, 2025 · The White House · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

White House Counsel

Will Scharfappointed

since Sep 1, 2026

Details

AppointmentSep 1, 2026 · appointed by the president · after David Warrington left

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David WarringtonJan 20, 2025 — Sep 1, 2026appointed
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term
ResignationSep 1, 2026 · Trump wrote on Truth Social on 2026-08-09 that Warrington would step down and return to the private sector, and named Will Scharf to succeed him (Fox News, Al Jazeera).
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White House Communications Director

Steven Cheungappointed

since Jan 20, 2025

Details

AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term

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White House Press Secretary

Vacant

since Oct 16, 2026

Details

No successor had been named as of 2026-11-06.

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Katie ZachariaOct 12, 2026 — Oct 16, 2026appointed
AppointmentOct 12, 2026 · appointed by the president · the post had been vacant
DismissalOct 16, 2026 · Fired by the president after five days in the job, advisers told CNN, after questions about her bar credentials.
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VacantAug 27, 2026 — Oct 12, 2026
Sources 1 2 3
Karoline LeavittJan 20, 2025 — Aug 27, 2026appointed
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term
ResignationAug 27, 2026 · Trump said in a Truth Social post on 2026-08-12 that she would leave at the end of August to focus on her family.
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National Security Advisor

Marco Rubioappointed

since Sep 22, 2026

Formally Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.

Details

AppointmentSep 22, 2026 · appointed by the president

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Marco Rubio, 2025 · U.S. Department of State · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Marco RubioMay 1, 2025 — Sep 22, 2026acting
AppointmentMay 1, 2025 · acting · after Mike Waltz left
Permanent appointmentSep 22, 2026 · A White House spokesperson confirmed to the Washington Examiner that Trump had signed a commission making him national security adviser on a permanent basis (reported by Colorado Politics on 2026-09-22). The White House did not say when it was signed.
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Mike WaltzJan 20, 2025 — May 1, 2025appointed
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term
Moved to another postMay 1, 2025 · Trump's post announcing the change gave no reason. MPR News (AP) reported the departure citing two people familiar with the matter, and noted it came weeks after the Signal chat episode.
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White House Border Czar

Tom Homanappointed

since Jan 20, 2025

Details

AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term

Border czar is the name the president gave the job. The Hill wrote that it is not an official government title. The formal title is White House executive associate director of enforcement and removal operations (Justice Department release).

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Tom Homan, 2017 · U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Director of the Office of Management and Budget

Russell VoughtSenate-confirmed

since Feb 7, 2025Senate vote Feb 6, 2025

Details

AppointmentFeb 7, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 6, 2025 · after Matthew Vaeth left

Sources 1 2 3

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Russell Vought, 2025 · Office of Management and Budget · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Matthew VaethJan 20, 2025 — Feb 7, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverFeb 7, 2025 · Russell Vought took office.
Signed OMB memoranda as acting director in January 2025 (OMB memo M-25-14).
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Director of the National Economic Council

Kevin Hassettappointed

since Jan 20, 2025

Details

AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term

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Head of DOGE

Post ended

since Jul 4, 2026

Administrator of the U.S. DOGE Service (Department of Government Efficiency).

Details

The executive order that created DOGE set 2026-07-04 as its end date (Fox Business, NOTUS).

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Amy GleasonFeb 25, 2025 — Jul 4, 2026acting
AppointmentFeb 25, 2025 · acting
Term endedJul 4, 2026 · The DOGE temporary organization reached its scheduled end on 2026-07-04 and its website went offline (Fox Business). She moved to a health technology role at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (The Hill).
Named acting administrator by the White House on 2025-02-25, while Elon Musk led DOGE's work. In November 2025 reports said DOGE no longer existed as a centralized entity (CNN).
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Elon MuskJan 20, 2025 — May 30, 2025appointed
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term
Term endedMay 30, 2025 · Said on 2025-05-28 that his time as a special government employee was ending, and the 130-day limit for such employees was due to run out on 2025-05-30 (reported by Fox News).
Sources 1 2 3

Vice president and Cabinet

Vice President of the United States

JD Vanceelected

since Jan 20, 2025

Details

AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · elected in November 2024 · from the start of the term

Sources 1

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JD Vance, 2026 · Emily J. Higgins · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Secretary of State

Marco RubioSenate-confirmed

since Jan 21, 2025Senate vote Jan 20, 2025

Details

AppointmentJan 21, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 20, 2025

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Photo

Marco Rubio, 2025 · U.S. Department of State · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Deputy Secretary of State

Christopher LandauSenate-confirmed

since Mar 25, 2025Senate vote Mar 24, 2025

Details

AppointmentMar 25, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 24, 2025 · the post had been vacant

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VacantJan 20, 2025 — Mar 25, 2025
Sources 1

Secretary of the Treasury

Scott BessentSenate-confirmed

since Jan 28, 2025Senate vote Jan 27, 2025

Details

AppointmentJan 28, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 27, 2025

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Photo

Scott Bessent, 2025 · United States Department of the Treasury · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Secretary of Defense

Pete HegsethSenate-confirmed

since Jan 25, 2025Senate vote Jan 24, 2025

Since 2025-09-05 "Secretary of War" is authorized as a secondary title by Executive Order 14347. The statutory title remains Secretary of Defense until Congress changes it.

Details

AppointmentJan 25, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 24, 2025 · after Robert G. Salesses left

Also titled Secretary of War since 2025-09-05 under an executive order (Department of War biography).

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Pete Hegseth, 2025 · U.S. Department of Defense · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Robert G. SalessesJan 20, 2025 — Jan 25, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverJan 25, 2025 · Pete Hegseth took office.
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Deputy Secretary of Defense

Stephen FeinbergSenate-confirmed

since Mar 17, 2025Senate vote Mar 14, 2025

Details

AppointmentMar 17, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 14, 2025 · after Robert G. Salesses left

In September 2026 Military Times reported, citing sources, that the White House was reviewing candidates to replace him. The reports were denied.

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Robert G. SalessesJan 28, 2025 — Mar 17, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 28, 2025 · acting
HandoverMar 17, 2025 · Stephen Feinberg took office.
Sources 1

Attorney General

Todd BlancheSenate-confirmed

since Aug 10, 2026Senate vote Aug 8, 2026

Details

AppointmentAug 10, 2026 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Aug 8, 2026

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Photo

Todd Blanche, 2026 · Ryan M. Biller · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Todd BlancheApr 2, 2026 — Aug 10, 2026acting
AppointmentApr 2, 2026 · acting · after Pam Bondi left
Permanent appointmentAug 10, 2026 · Was sworn in as Attorney General on 2026-08-10 after Senate confirmation.
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Pam BondiFeb 5, 2025 — Apr 2, 2026Senate-confirmed
AppointmentFeb 5, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 4, 2025
DismissalApr 2, 2026 · Trump announced she was out and said she would move to a much needed and important new job in the private sector. AP reported the exit followed months of scrutiny over the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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Secretary of the Interior

Doug BurgumSenate-confirmed

since Jan 31, 2025Senate vote Jan 30, 2025

Details

AppointmentJan 31, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 30, 2025

Sources 1 2 3 4

Photo

Doug Burgum, 2025 · United States Department of the Interior · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Secretary of Agriculture

Brooke RollinsSenate-confirmed

since Feb 13, 2025Senate vote Feb 13, 2025

Details

AppointmentFeb 13, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 13, 2025

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Brooke Rollins, 2025 · U.S. Department of Agriculture · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Secretary of Commerce

Howard LutnickSenate-confirmed

since Feb 21, 2025Senate vote Feb 18, 2025

Details

AppointmentFeb 21, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 18, 2025

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Howard Lutnick, 2025 · Daniel Torok · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Secretary of Labor

Keith SonderlingSenate-confirmed

since Oct 2, 2026Senate vote Sep 30, 2026

Details

AppointmentOct 2, 2026 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Sep 30, 2026

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Photo

Keith Sonderling, 2025 · US Department of Labor · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Keith SonderlingApr 20, 2026 — Oct 2, 2026acting
AppointmentApr 20, 2026 · acting · after Lori Chavez-DeRemer left
Permanent appointmentOct 2, 2026 · Became Secretary of Labor after Senate confirmation.
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Lori Chavez-DeRemerMar 11, 2025 — Apr 20, 2026Senate-confirmed
AppointmentMar 11, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 10, 2025 · after Vince Micone left
ResignationApr 20, 2026 · White House communications director Steven Cheung said she would leave the administration to take a position in the private sector (reported by CBS News and PBS NewsHour).
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Vince MiconeJan 20, 2025 — Mar 11, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverMar 11, 2025 · Lori Chavez-DeRemer took office.
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Secretary of Health and Human Services

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Senate-confirmed

since Feb 13, 2025Senate vote Feb 13, 2025

Details

AppointmentFeb 13, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 13, 2025

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Photo

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 2025 · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Scott TurnerSenate-confirmed

since Feb 5, 2025Senate vote Feb 5, 2025

Details

AppointmentFeb 5, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 5, 2025

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Scott Turner, 2025 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Secretary of Transportation

Sean DuffySenate-confirmed

since Jan 28, 2025Senate vote Jan 28, 2025

Details

AppointmentJan 28, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 28, 2025

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Photo

Sean Duffy, 2025 · U.S. Department of Transportation · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Secretary of Energy

Chris WrightSenate-confirmed

since Feb 3, 2025Senate vote Feb 3, 2025

Details

AppointmentFeb 3, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 3, 2025

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Chris Wright, 2025 · U.S. Department of Energy · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Secretary of Education

Linda McMahonSenate-confirmed

since Mar 3, 2025Senate vote Mar 3, 2025

Details

AppointmentMar 3, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 3, 2025

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Photo

Linda McMahon, 2026 · US Government · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Doug CollinsSenate-confirmed

since Feb 5, 2025Senate vote Feb 4, 2025

Details

AppointmentFeb 5, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 4, 2025

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Doug Collins, 2025 · Unknown photographer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Secretary of Homeland Security

Markwayne MullinSenate-confirmed

since Mar 24, 2026Senate vote Mar 23, 2026

Details

AppointmentMar 24, 2026 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 23, 2026 · after Kristi Noem left

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Markwayne Mullin, 2026 · U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Kristi NoemJan 25, 2025 — Mar 24, 2026Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 25, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 25, 2025
ReplacedMar 24, 2026 · Trump announced on 2026-03-05 on Truth Social that Senator Markwayne Mullin would replace her and that she would become Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas (Axios). She left office when Mullin was sworn in on 2026-03-24 (Deseret News).
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EPA Administrator

Lee ZeldinSenate-confirmed

since Jan 29, 2025Senate vote Jan 29, 2025

Environmental Protection Agency.

Details

AppointmentJan 29, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 29, 2025

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Lee Zeldin, 2025 · Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Director of National Intelligence

Jay ClaytonSenate-confirmed

since Aug 3, 2026Senate vote Jul 28, 2026

Details

AppointmentAug 3, 2026 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jul 28, 2026 · after Bill Pulte left

Also named head of a White House AI task force on 2026-10-03 (CNBC).

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Jay Clayton, 2026 · Office of the Director of National Intelligence · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Bill PulteJun 19, 2026 — Aug 3, 2026acting
AppointmentJun 19, 2026 · acting · after Tulsi Gabbard left
HandoverAug 3, 2026 · Jay Clayton was sworn in as Director of National Intelligence.
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Tulsi GabbardFeb 12, 2025 — Jun 19, 2026Senate-confirmed
AppointmentFeb 12, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 12, 2025
ResignationJun 19, 2026 · Announced her resignation on 2026-05-22, saying in her letter that her husband had been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, and her last day was moved from 2026-06-30 to 2026-06-19 (reported by PBS NewsHour and Hawaii News Now).
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CIA Director

John RatcliffeSenate-confirmed

since Jan 23, 2025Senate vote Jan 23, 2025

Details

AppointmentJan 23, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 23, 2025

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Photo

John Ratcliffe, 2020 · Office of the Director of Intelligence · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

United States Trade Representative

Jamieson GreerSenate-confirmed

since Feb 27, 2025Senate vote Feb 26, 2025

Details

AppointmentFeb 27, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 26, 2025

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Jamieson Greer, 2025 · Office of the United States Trade Representative · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Ambassador to the United Nations

Mike WaltzSenate-confirmed

since Sep 20, 2025Senate vote Sep 19, 2025

Details

AppointmentSep 20, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Sep 19, 2025 · after Dorothy Shea left

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Photo

Mike Waltz, 2019 · United States Congress · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Dorothy SheaJan 20, 2025 — Sep 20, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverSep 20, 2025 · Mike Waltz was sworn in as ambassador on 2025-09-20 (House committee biography).
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SBA Administrator

Kelly LoefflerSenate-confirmed

since Feb 20, 2025Senate vote Feb 19, 2025

Small Business Administration.

Details

AppointmentFeb 20, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 19, 2025

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Kelly Loeffler, 2019 · Office of Senator Kelly Loeffler · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Law enforcement, borders and the military

FBI Director

Kash PatelSenate-confirmed

since Feb 21, 2025Senate vote Feb 20, 2025

Details

AppointmentFeb 21, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 20, 2025 · after Brian Driscoll left

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Photo

Kash Patel, 2025 · Federal Bureau of Investigation · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Brian DriscollJan 20, 2025 — Feb 21, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverFeb 21, 2025 · Kash Patel was sworn in.
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DEA Administrator

Terrance ColeSenate-confirmed

since Jul 23, 2025Senate vote Jul 22, 2025

Details

AppointmentJul 23, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jul 22, 2025 · after Robert J. Murphy left

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Robert J. MurphyMay 2, 2025 — Jul 23, 2025acting
AppointmentMay 2, 2025 · acting · after Derek Maltz left
HandoverJul 23, 2025 · Terrance Cole took office.
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Derek MaltzJan 20, 2025 — May 2, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverMay 2, 2025 · Robert J. Murphy took office.
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ATF Director

Robert CekadaSenate-confirmed

since Apr 30, 2026Senate vote Apr 29, 2026

Details

AppointmentApr 30, 2026 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Apr 29, 2026 · after Dan Driscoll left

Sources 1 2 3

Dan DriscollApr 9, 2025 — Apr 30, 2026acting
AppointmentApr 9, 2025 · acting · after Kash Patel left
HandoverApr 30, 2026 · Robert Cekada took office.
Held the role alongside his post as Secretary of the Army.
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Kash PatelFeb 24, 2025 — Apr 9, 2025acting
AppointmentFeb 24, 2025 · acting
ReplacedApr 9, 2025 · AP reported he was replaced by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and that it was not clear why. The White House called his role a brief designation.
Held the role alongside his post as FBI director.
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Director of the U.S. Marshals Service

Gadyaces SerraltaSenate-confirmed

since Aug 1, 2025Senate vote Jul 31, 2025

Details

AppointmentAug 1, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jul 31, 2025 · after Mark Pittella left

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Mark PittellaJan 20, 2025 — Jul 31, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverJul 31, 2025 · Gadyaces Serralta took office.
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Deputy Attorney General

Trent McCotteracting

since Aug 10, 2026

Details

AppointmentAug 10, 2026 · acting · after Todd Blanche left

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Photo

Trent McCotter, 2026 · Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Todd BlancheMar 6, 2025 — Aug 10, 2026Senate-confirmed
AppointmentMar 6, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 5, 2025
Moved to another postAug 10, 2026 · Became Attorney General.
Also acting attorney general from 2026-04-02 (Washington Times).
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Solicitor General of the United States

D. John SauerSenate-confirmed

since Apr 4, 2025Senate vote Apr 3, 2025

Details

AppointmentApr 4, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Apr 3, 2025 · after Sarah M. Harris left

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Photo

D. John Sauer, 2025 · The White House · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Sarah M. HarrisJan 20, 2025 — Apr 4, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverApr 4, 2025 · D. John Sauer took office.
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ICE Director

David Venturellaacting

since Jun 1, 2026

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Details

AppointmentJun 1, 2026 · acting · after Todd Lyons left

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Todd LyonsMar 9, 2025 — May 31, 2026acting
AppointmentMar 9, 2025 · acting · after Caleb Vitello left
ResignationMay 31, 2026 · Announced on 2026-04-16 that he would resign effective 2026-05-31, and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement that he would pursue a private-sector opportunity (reported by NHPR and NPR).
Sources 1 2 3
Caleb VitelloJan 20, 2025 — Feb 21, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · acting · from the start of the term
Moved to another postFeb 21, 2025 · Was reassigned on 2025-02-21 (reported by the Boston Globe via Boston.com).
Sources 1 2 3

CBP Commissioner

Rodney ScottSenate-confirmed

since Jul 23, 2025Senate vote Jun 18, 2025

U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Details

AppointmentJul 23, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jun 18, 2025 · after Pete Flores left

Confirmed on 2025-06-18, took the oath on 2025-07-23 (CBP). CBP's list names no one between 2025-06-23 and 2025-07-23.

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Photo

Rodney Scott, 2020 · US Customs and Border Protection · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Pete FloresJan 13, 2025 — Jun 23, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 13, 2025 · acting
HandoverJun 23, 2025 · CBP's list of commissioners ends his acting service on 2025-06-23, after Rodney Scott's confirmation.
CBP's own list starts his acting service on 2025-01-13, a week before the inauguration.
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Secret Service Director

Sean Curranappointed

since Jan 22, 2025

Details

AppointmentJan 22, 2025 · appointed by the president · after Ronald Rowe Jr. left

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Photo

Sean Curran, 2025 · United States Secret Service · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Ronald Rowe Jr.Jan 20, 2025 — Jan 22, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverJan 22, 2025 · Sean Curran took office.
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Dan CaineSenate-confirmed

since Apr 12, 2025Senate vote Apr 11, 2025

Details

AppointmentApr 12, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Apr 11, 2025 · after Christopher W. Grady left

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Photo

Dan Caine, 2025 · U.S. Department of Defense · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Christopher W. GradyFeb 21, 2025 — Apr 12, 2025acting
AppointmentFeb 21, 2025 · acting · after Charles Q. Brown Jr. left
HandoverApr 12, 2025 · Dan Caine took office.
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Charles Q. Brown Jr.Jan 20, 2025 — Feb 21, 2025Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate · from the start of the term
DismissalFeb 21, 2025 · Trump announced on Truth Social that he was firing him and nominating Dan Caine, and the announcement gave no reason (reported by CBS News).
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Secretary of the Army

Adam Telleacting

since Sep 3, 2026

Details

AppointmentSep 3, 2026 · acting · after Dan Driscoll left

Sources 1 2

Dan DriscollFeb 25, 2025 — Sep 2, 2026Senate-confirmed
AppointmentFeb 25, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 25, 2025 · after Mark Averill left
ResignationSep 2, 2026 · The White House confirmed that he had submitted his resignation and no official reason was given, while news reports described tension with Defense Secretary Hegseth (reported by Fox 9).
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Mark AverillJan 20, 2025 — Feb 25, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverFeb 25, 2025 · Dan Driscoll took office.
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Secretary of the Navy

Hung Caoacting

since Apr 22, 2026

Details

AppointmentApr 22, 2026 · acting · after John Phelan left

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Photo

Hung Cao, 2025 · U.S. Navy · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

John PhelanMar 25, 2025 — Apr 22, 2026Senate-confirmed
AppointmentMar 25, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 24, 2025 · after Terence Emmert left
ReplacedApr 22, 2026 · The Pentagon spokesman announced that he was leaving effective immediately and gave no reason, and a senior administration official told Military Times that Trump and Hegseth agreed the Navy needed new leadership (reported by Defense News).
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Terence EmmertJan 20, 2025 — Mar 25, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverMar 25, 2025 · John Phelan took office.
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Secretary of the Air Force

Troy MeinkSenate-confirmed

since May 16, 2025Senate vote May 13, 2025

Details

AppointmentMay 16, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on May 13, 2025 · after Gary A. Ashworth left

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Photo

Troy Meink, 2025 · U.S. Air Force · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Gary A. AshworthJan 20, 2025 — May 16, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverMay 16, 2025 · Troy Meink was confirmed.
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Health

Surgeon General of the United States

Stephanie Haridopolosacting

since May 20, 2026

Details

AppointmentMay 20, 2026 · acting · the post had been vacant

Named by HHS Secretary Kennedy on 2026-05-20 to perform the duties of the surgeon general on an interim basis (STAT). Casey Means's nomination was withdrawn on 2026-04-30. Nicole Saphier was nominated next and the Senate HELP committee advanced her 12-11 on 2026-09-30, with a floor vote expected after the midterm elections (The Hill).

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Photo

Stephanie Haridopolos, 2025 · United States Department of Health and Human Services · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

VacantJan 20, 2025 — May 20, 2026
HHS lists the post as vacant. The nomination of Janette Nesheiwat was withdrawn and Casey Means was named on 2025-05-07 (NPR).
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CDC Director

Erica SchwartzSenate-confirmed

since Aug 2026Senate vote Aug 5, 2026

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Details

AppointmentAug 2026 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Aug 5, 2026 · after Jay Bhattacharya left

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Photo

Erica Schwartz, 2011 · Military Health (Mike Olliver) · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Jay BhattacharyaFeb 18, 2026 — Aug 2026acting
AppointmentFeb 18, 2026 · acting · after Jim O'Neill left
HandoverAug 2026 · Erica Schwartz was confirmed.
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Jim O'NeillAug 2025 — Feb 13, 2026acting
AppointmentAug 2025 · acting · after Susan Monarez left
Moved to another postFeb 13, 2026 · A White House official said he would be nominated to lead the National Science Foundation (reported by Healio).
Sources 1 2
Susan MonarezJul 31, 2025 — Aug 27, 2025Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJul 31, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jul 29, 2025 · after Matthew Buzzelli left
DismissalAug 27, 2025 · The White House said she was not aligned with the president's agenda and had been terminated (AP, reported by PBS). Her lawyers said she had not been fired and would not resign.
Sources 1 2 3 4 5
Matthew BuzzelliMay 14, 2025 — Jul 31, 2025acting
AppointmentMay 14, 2025 · acting · after Susan Monarez left
HandoverJul 31, 2025
Secretary Kennedy named him acting director at a Senate hearing. HHS called him the senior official performing the duties of the director, and the CDC site did not list him as acting director (STAT).
Sources 1 2
Susan MonarezJan 23, 2025 — Mar 24, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 23, 2025 · acting
HandoverMar 24, 2025 · Nominated as director and stepped aside from the acting role.
Nominated for the post on 2025-03-24 (STAT).
Sources 1 2 3

NIH Director

Jay BhattacharyaSenate-confirmed

since Apr 1, 2025Senate vote Mar 25, 2025

National Institutes of Health.

Details

AppointmentApr 1, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 25, 2025 · after Matthew Memoli left

Sources 1 2 3 4

Photo

Jay Bhattacharya, 2025 · United States Department of Health and Human Services · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Matthew MemoliJan 22, 2025 — Mar 31, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 22, 2025 · acting
HandoverMar 31, 2025 · Jay Bhattacharya took office.
Sources 1 2

FDA Commissioner

Kyle Diamantasacting

since May 2026

Details

AppointmentMay 2026 · acting · after Marty Makary left

Sources 1 2 3 4

Photo

Kyle Diamantas, 2025 · Food and Drug Administration · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Marty MakaryApr 1, 2025 — May 2026Senate-confirmed
AppointmentApr 1, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 25, 2025 · after Sara Brenner left
ResignationMay 2026 · Trump confirmed the departure to reporters on 2026-05-12 and said Makary was having some difficulty, and no formal reason was given (reported by Healthcare Dive).
Sources 1 2 3 4
Sara BrennerJan 24, 2025 — Apr 1, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 24, 2025 · acting
HandoverApr 1, 2025 · Marty Makary took office.
Sources 1 2 3

Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Mehmet OzSenate-confirmed

since Apr 8, 2025Senate vote Apr 3, 2025

Details

AppointmentApr 8, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Apr 3, 2025 · after Stephanie Carlton left

Sources 1 2

Stephanie CarltonJan 31, 2025 — Apr 8, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 31, 2025 · acting
HandoverApr 8, 2025 · Mehmet Oz took office.
Sources 1 2

Money, agencies and services

Federal Reserve Chair

Kevin WarshSenate-confirmed

since May 22, 2026Senate vote May 13, 2026

Details

AppointmentMay 22, 2026 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on May 13, 2026 · after Jerome Powell left

Sources 1 2

Photo

Kevin Warsh, 2026 · Federalreserve · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Jerome PowellJan 20, 2025 — May 22, 2026Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate · from the start of the term
Term endedMay 22, 2026 · His term as chair ended on 2026-05-15 and the Board named him chair pro tempore until Kevin Warsh took the oath on 2026-05-22 (Federal Reserve). CBS News reported he planned to stay on the Board of Governors.
Sources 1 2 3

Commissioner of Internal Revenue

Vacant

since Mar 2026

Details

The IRS said on 2026-03-13 that Secretary Bessent's acting service under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act had expired. Chief Executive Officer Frank Bisignano runs day-to-day operations.

Sources 1 2

Scott BessentAug 8, 2025 — Mar 2026acting
AppointmentAug 8, 2025 · acting · after Billy Long left
Term endedMar 2026 · His acting service under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act ended, the IRS said in a statement reported by ThinkAdvisor.
Sources 1 2 3
Billy LongJun 16, 2025 — Aug 8, 2025Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJun 16, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jun 12, 2025 · after Michael Faulkender left
DismissalAug 8, 2025 · The White House said he was removed and would be named ambassador to Iceland (reported by AP and NPR via WRVO).
Sources 1 2 3 4
Michael FaulkenderApr 18, 2025 — Jun 16, 2025acting
AppointmentApr 18, 2025 · acting · after Gary Shapley left
HandoverJun 16, 2025
Sources 1 2
Gary ShapleyApr 15, 2025 — Apr 18, 2025acting
AppointmentApr 15, 2025 · acting · after Melanie Krause left
ReplacedApr 18, 2025 · Replaced after Treasury Secretary Bessent told the president the appointment had been made at Elon Musk's direction without his knowledge, CNN reported.
Sources 1 2
Melanie KrauseFeb 2025 — Apr 2025acting
AppointmentFeb 2025 · acting · after Doug O'Donnell left
ResignationApr 2025 · Resigned over a deal to share immigrants' tax data with immigration authorities (Bloomberg Tax).
Sources 1 2 3
Doug O'DonnellJan 2025 — Feb 28, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 2025 · acting
ResignationFeb 28, 2025 · Retired (IRS).
Sources 1 2

SEC Chairman

Paul AtkinsSenate-confirmed

since Apr 21, 2025Senate vote Apr 9, 2025

Securities and Exchange Commission.

Details

AppointmentApr 21, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Apr 9, 2025 · after Mark Uyeda left

Sources 1 2 3 4

Photo

Paul Atkins, 2025 · United States Securities and Exchange Commission · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Mark UyedaJan 2025 — Apr 21, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 2025 · acting
HandoverApr 21, 2025 · Paul Atkins was sworn in.
Sources 1 2

FCC Chairman

Brendan Carrappointed

since Jan 20, 2025

Federal Communications Commission.

Details

AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term

Sources 1 2

Photo

Brendan Carr, 2017 · Federal Communications Commission · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission

Andrew Fergusonappointed

since Jan 20, 2025

Details

AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term

Sources 1 2

Photo

Andrew Ferguson, 2024 · Federal Trade Commission · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Commissioner of Social Security

Frank BisignanoSenate-confirmed

since May 7, 2025Senate vote May 6, 2025

Details

AppointmentMay 7, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 2025 · after Leland Dudek left

Sources 1 2 3 4

Photo

Frank Bisignano, 2025 · the Office of U.S. Senator John Cornyn · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Leland DudekFeb 17, 2025 — May 7, 2025acting
AppointmentFeb 17, 2025 · acting · after Michelle King left
HandoverMay 7, 2025 · Frank Bisignano took office.
Sources 1 2
Michelle KingJan 20, 2025 — Feb 16, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · acting · from the start of the term
ReplacedFeb 16, 2025 · Stepped down after a dispute with DOGE staff over access to recipient data, and was replaced by Leland Dudek (AP, reported by ABC7).
Sources 1 2 3

FEMA Administrator

Cameron HamiltonSenate-confirmed

since Aug 10, 2026Senate vote Aug 7, 2026

Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Details

AppointmentAug 10, 2026 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Aug 7, 2026 · after Robert Fenton left

Sources 1 2

Photo

Cameron Hamilton, 2025 · Federal Emergency Management Agency · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Robert FentonMay 12, 2026 — Aug 10, 2026acting
AppointmentMay 12, 2026 · acting · after Karen Evans left
HandoverAug 10, 2026 · Cameron Hamilton was sworn in.
Sources 1 2
Karen EvansDec 1, 2025 — May 12, 2026acting
AppointmentDec 1, 2025 · acting · after David Richardson left
ReplacedMay 12, 2026 · Was replaced by Robert Fenton on the morning that Hamilton's nomination became public, and FEMA did not say why (reported by NPR via WAMC).
Sources 1 2 3 4
David RichardsonMay 8, 2025 — Nov 30, 2025acting
AppointmentMay 8, 2025 · acting · after Cameron Hamilton left
ResignationNov 30, 2025 · Resigned as acting administrator, with the resignation reported on 2025-11-17.
Sources 1 2 3 4
Cameron HamiltonJan 2025 — May 8, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 2025 · acting · after Tony Robinson left
DismissalMay 8, 2025 · Was removed from the post a day after telling Congress he did not believe FEMA should be eliminated (reported by NPR via WAMC).
Sources 1 2 3 4
Tony RobinsonJan 20, 2025 — Jan 23, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverJan 23, 2025 · Cameron Hamilton took over as senior official performing the duties.
Took over from Deanne Criswell on inauguration day and returned to his post as FEMA Region 6 administrator within days (NEMA newsletter of 2025-01-24).
Sources 1 2

NASA Administrator

Jared IsaacmanSenate-confirmed

since Dec 18, 2025Senate vote Dec 17, 2025

Details

AppointmentDec 18, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Dec 17, 2025 · after Sean Duffy left

Sources 1 2

Photo

Jared Isaacman, 2022 · NASA/Norah Moran · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Sean DuffyJul 9, 2025 — Dec 18, 2025acting
AppointmentJul 9, 2025 · acting · after Janet Petro left
HandoverDec 18, 2025 · Jared Isaacman was sworn in.
Sources 1 2 3
Janet PetroJan 20, 2025 — Jul 9, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverJul 9, 2025 · Sean Duffy was named acting administrator.
Sources 1 2

Director of the Office of Personnel Management

Scott KuporSenate-confirmed

since Jul 14, 2025Senate vote Jul 9, 2025

Details

AppointmentJul 14, 2025 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jul 9, 2025 · after Charles Ezell left

Sources 1 2 3

Photo

Scott Kupor, 2025 · United States Office of Personnel Management · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Charles EzellJan 20, 2025 — Jul 14, 2025acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2025 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverJul 14, 2025 · Scott Kupor took office.
Sources 1 2

What is still open

Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy after 2026-11-09: successor not announced as of 2026-11-06.
CBP: nobody listed between Flores's last day 2025-06-23 and Scott's oath 2025-07-23.
IRS: the exact day Bessent's acting service expired is not stated by the IRS, only the 2026-03-13 release.
ATF: nobody listed between 2025-01-20 and Kash Patel's designation on 2025-02-24.
CMS: nobody listed between 2025-01-20 and Stephanie Carlton's designation on 2025-01-31.
Deputy Secretary of Defense: the acting deputy before 2025-01-28 is not on record here.

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