# White Men Dominate New US Government Appointments

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Podcast: [Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669)
Published: 2026-06-10T11:40:34+00:00
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## Resource

A new Brookings study reveals a troubling trend: white men dominate recent U.S. government appointments, with nine out of ten Senate-confirmations in the first 300 days being white. Only 16% of confirmed officials are women — a drop from past administrations — and overall diversity is at its lowest since George W. Bush’s term. Critics see this as a deliberate retreat from diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Meanwhile, confirmation processes have accelerated through batch approvals, with a surge in justice and energy department picks — signaling a clear shift in policy priorities away from diplomacy. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/365231b91c8962ea

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