Senate Split Over Waltz: The Future U.N. Envoy

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee narrowly voted in favor of President Trump's nominee, Mike Waltz, for U.N. envoy. Waltz, previously Trump's national security adviser, faced controversy due to a Signal chat scandal. His nomination now awaits a full Senate vote, with tensions over the pace of confirmations mounting.

The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday took a close vote approving Mike Waltz, a Trump nominee, for U.N. envoy, thereby advancing him to a full Senate confirmation vote.

Waltz, a former national security adviser removed due to a scandal involving a Signal chat, received a 12-10 vote. Democrat Senator Jeanne Shaheen supported him against party lines, while Republican Senator Rand Paul voted with Democrats opposing the nomination.

With no immediate scheduling from Republican Senate leader John Thune, the nomination's full vote remains pending. Thune has hinted at delaying the August recess unless Democrats accelerate confirmations. Trump emphasized the importance of swift approvals in his Truth Social media post.

(With inputs from agencies.)