Mike Waltz, President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, has cleared a key hurdle in the Senate after weeks of political wrangling.
His nomination was delayed by Senator Rand Paul, who raised concerns about Waltz's loyalty to Trump, but ultimately advanced after Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a top Democrat, struck a deal to release frozen foreign aid funds in exchange for her support. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved Waltz's nomination in a narrow, bipartisan vote, sending it to the full Senate for confirmation. The process highlighted deep partisan divisions and the influence of individual senators in high-profile appointments.
If confirmed, Waltz is expected to push for major reforms at the UN and take a tough stance on China.
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