The Senate on Monday confirmed Mike Waltz , President Donald Trump ’s ambassador to the United Nations , to also serve as the United States representative to the U.N. General Assembly.

Waltz, formerly President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, was confirmed in a 54-45 vote. Three Democrats, Sens. John Fetterman (D-PA), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), joined most Republicans in supporting his nomination, while Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) was the only Republican to vote no.

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