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April 23, 2026
Senate Republicans Prepare for Cabinet Shakeup
- Navy Secretary John Phelan's departure adds to a list of recent high-profile exits from the Trump administration.
- Senate Republicans are concerned about possible further shakeups, with key figures like Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and FBI Director Kash Patel at risk.
- With a packed legislative agenda and midterms approaching, GOP senators want any potential departures to happen quickly for smoother confirmations.
2 Sources
- Capitol agenda: Senate GOP braces for Cabinet shakeupApr 23, 2026 at 11:01 AM · Politico
- Who's out in spring Trump administration shakeup?Apr 23, 2026 at 5:33 PM · The Hill