The Waterbury Times|Washington Report|Nov 11, 2026

Trump Proclaims November 11 as Veterans Day, Highlights VA Reforms and Homelessness Initiative

WASHINGTON REPORT | NOVEMBER 11, 2026

President Donald J. Trump has officially proclaimed November 11, 2026, as Veterans Day, recognizing the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces and calling on Americans to honor their sacrifices through community observances and expressions of gratitude.

In a proclamation issued November 10, Trump reflected on more than 250 years of American military service, connecting the nation’s founding, its involvement in World War II, and continuing efforts to defend national security.

The President used the occasion to highlight his administration’s stated efforts to expand veterans’ benefits, improve access to health care, reduce disability claims backlogs, and address homelessness among former service members.

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White House Sends 15 Nominations to Senate, Withdraws Arkansas Judicial Nomination

WASHINGTON REPORT | NOVEMBER 11, 2026

The White House has submitted 15 nominations to the U.S. Senate for consideration, covering positions across federal transportation, diplomacy, national security, financial oversight, defense, law enforcement, and the federal judiciary.

The nominations were transmitted on November 10, 2026, and include proposed ambassadors to several countries, senior Treasury Department officials, a director for the National Counterterrorism Center, and nominees for federal judicial appointments.

Among the nominations is Mark Aesch of Florida, selected to serve as Federal Transit Administrator, replacing Marcus Molinaro. The position oversees federal transportation programs and transit-related administration.

The administration also nominated several individuals for ambassadorial positions, including Mikhail Bogachek to Kosovo, John Burns to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pedro Cabrera to Guatemala, Matthew Millhollin to Oman, and William Stephens to Papua New Guinea. Stephens would also serve concurrently as ambassador to the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu without additional compensation.

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President Trump Draws a Line Against Democrats as Washington Enters a New Era of Divided Government

The White House says Democrats will attempt to reverse the president’s second-term agenda. But following the 2026 midterm elections, the political landscape in Washington has changed considerably.

President Donald Trump is signaling that the final two years of his presidency will be marked by an escalating political battle with Democrats, warning that efforts to undo his administration’s policies will not succeed.

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