The US Senate has confirmed several nominations, including a new head for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Cameron Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL, will lead the agency. He previously held the position temporarily, but was fired after speaking out against eliminating the agency.

Hamilton's confirmation is part of a larger group of approvals, with over 70 nominations cleared by the Senate. Other positions filled include the head of the Transportation Security Administration and the ambassador to Brazil. Further details on these confirmations and what they may mean for the agencies involved are available from KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.