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Hello! I'm interested in tennis, music, politics and government (especially in the United States). I'm relatively new to this so excuse any mistakes.

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American Politics Entertainment Sports Men's tennis Women's tennis
Illinois Barack Obama United States Steve Carell Switzerland 🎾 Roger Federer (r.) Switzerland Roger Federer (r.) United States Serena Williams (r.)
California Kamala Harris United States Julia Louis-Dreyfus Spain 🎾 Rafael Nadal Spain Rafael Nadal United States Venus Williams
California Nancy Pelosi United States Jon Stewart United States 🎾 Serena Williams (r.) Japan Kei Nishikori United States Coco Gauff
New York (state) Chuck Schumer United States Larry David United States 🎾 Venus Williams France Gaël Monfils Kazakhstan Elena Rybakina
New York (state) Letitia James United States Stephen Colbert United States 🏀 Bill Russell United Kingdom Andy Murray Colombia Camila Osorio
Minnesota Tim Walz United States Colin Jost & Michael Che United States 🏀 2023–24 Boston Celtics Argentina Juan Martín del Potro (r.) Chinese Taipei Hsieh Su-wei
Massachusetts Ed Markey Canada Martin Short Spain 🎾 Carlos Alcaraz Switzerland Stan Wawrinka United Kingdom Emma Raducanu
Arizona Gabby Giffords United Kingdom Michael Whitehall Dominican Republic 🏀 Al Horford United States Frances Tiafoe Spain Paula Badosa
Florida Val Demings Puerto Rico Rita Moreno Dominican Republic ⚾️ David Ortiz (r.) Spain Carlos Alcaraz Japan Naomi Osaka
Georgia (U.S. state) Jon Ossoff South Africa Trevor Noah Aruba ⚾️ Xander Bogaerts Italy Jannik Sinner Aryna Sabalenka
Michigan Gretchen Whitmer United States Sebastian Maniscalco United States ⚾️ Mookie Betts Norway Casper Ruud Latvia Jeļena Ostapenko

Music:

Music
United States Stevie Wonder United States Earth, Wind & Fire
United States Michael Jackson United States The Beach Boys
United States Aretha Franklin United States Herb Alpert
Dominican Republic Milly Quezada Dominican Republic Johnny Ventura (ft. Jandy)
Dominican Republic Juan Luis Guerra Dominican Republic Wilfrido Vargas
Cuba Celia Cruz Mexico Carlos Santana
Puerto Rico Elvis Crespo Puerto Rico Olga Tañón
Sweden ABBA United Kingdom The Beatles
Venezuela Oscar D'León Panama Rubén Blades
Catalonia Gipsy Kings United Kingdom The Rolling Stones
Cabinet - January 2025

Officials currently in the Biden administration will receive alternates

Office Appointee Office Appointee

Vice President of the United States


Former U.S. Representative
Val Demings
of Florida

Secretary of State

Deputy: Tom Malinowski


Ambassador
Linda Thomas-Greenfield

of Louisiana

U.S. Senator
Tim Kaine
of Virginia

Secretary of the Treasury

Deputy: Nellie Liang


U.S. Senator
Elizabeth Warren
of Massachusetts

Secretary of Defense

Deputy: Max Rose


U.S. Senator
Tammy Duckworth
of Illinois

Attorney General

Deputy: Karl Racine


Former Governor
Deval Patrick
of Massachusetts

Secretary of Transportation

Deputy: Ydanis Rodríguez


U.S. Senator
Ed Markey
of Massachusetts

U.S. Senator
Catherine Cortez Masto
of Nevada

Secretary of the Interior

Deputy: Tracy Stone-Manning


Former U.S. Senator
Jon Tester
of Montana

Secretary of Agriculture

Deputy: Cindy Axne


Former U.S. Representative
Cheri Bustos
of Illinois

Secretary of Commerce

Deputy: Maria Contreras-Sweet


Former Governor
Terry McAuliffe

of Virginia

Secretary of Labor

Deputy: Seema Nanda


Former U.S. Senator
Sherrod Brown
of Ohio

Lazard CEO
Raymond McGuire
of New York

Former U.S. Senator
Laphonza Butler
of California

Secretary of Health and Human Services

Deputy: Kim Janey

Succeeded by Howie Morales


Governor
Michelle Lujan Grisham
of New Mexico

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Deputy: Dave Uejio


Governor
Kathy Hochul
of New York

Former Mayor
Keisha Lance Bottoms
of Georgia

Secretary of Energy

Deputy: Geraldine Richmond


Former Governor
Jay Inslee
of Washington

Secretary of Education

Deputy: Anne Holton


U.S. Representative
Jahana Hayes
of Connecticut

Governor
Tim Walz
of Minnesota

Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Deputy: Loree Sutton


Former Secretary of State
Jason Kander
of Missouri

Secretary of Homeland Security

Deputy: Keechant Sewell


Secretary
Xavier Becerra
of California

White House Chief of Staff

Deputy: Julie Chávez Rodriguez


Former Secretary
Julián Castro
of Colorado

U.S. Representative
Jason Crow
of Colorado

Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency


Former Regional Administrator
Heather McTeer Toney
of Mississippi

Director of the Office of Management and Budget


Former Deputy Secretary
Chris Lu
of Virginia

Director of National Intelligence


Former Under Secretary
Gina Ortiz Jones
of Texas

United States Trade Representative


Chair of the Federal Trade Commission
Lina Khan
of New York

Ambassador to the United Nations

Deputy: Julissa Reynoso Pantaleón


Secretary
Pete Buttigieg

of Michigan

Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors


Former Deputy Secretary
Sarah Bloom Raskin
of Maryland

Administrator of the Small Business Administration


Former State Senator
Annette Taddeo
of Florida

Science Advisor to the President

Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy


Former Secretary
Steven Chu
of New York

White House Deputy Chief of Staff


Former Senior Advisor
Julie Chávez Rodriguez
of California

White House Communications Director


Former political commentator
Chris Cillizza
of Connecticut

White House Deputy Communications Director


Former Senior Advisor to the VP
Symone Sanders
of Nebraska

White House Press Secretary


Assistant Secretary and Pentagon Press Secretary
John Kirby
of Florida

Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs


Former Secretary
Marty Walsh
of Massachusetts

White House Counsel


President of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Maya Wiley
of New York

U.S. Representative
Veronica Escobar
of Texas

White House Staff Secretary

Former Maine House Speaker
Sara Gideon
of Maine

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate


Former Vice President
Al Gore
of Tennessee

National Security Advisor


USAID Administrator
Samantha Power
of Massachusetts

Homeland Security Advisor


Director of the National Counterterrorism Center
Christine Abizaid
of Maryland

Director of the Domestic Policy Council


Mayor
Muriel Bowser

of the District of Columbia

Director of the National Economic Council


Federal Reserve Governor
Lisa Cook
of Georgia

Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality


Former Administrator
Michael Regan
of North Carolina

National Climate Advisor


Businessman and activist
Tom Steyer
of California

Chief Medical Advisor to the President


Former Planned Parenthood President
Leana Wen
of Maryland

Members of the Council of Economic Advisors


Deputy Secretary
Wally Adeyemo
of California

Assistant Secretary
Ben Harris
of Illinois

President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Raphael Bostic
of Georgia

Deputy Secretary of State


Former U.S. Representative
Tom Malinowski
of New Jersey

Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations


Ambassador
Julissa Reynoso Pantaleón
of New York

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs


Former U.S. Representative
Tom Perriello
of Virginia

Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment


Former U.S. Representative
Andy Levin
of Michigan

Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice


Former California Justice
Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar
of California

Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification, and Compliance


Former U.S. Representative
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
of Florida

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury


Under Secretary
Nellie Liang
of Maryland

Chair of the Federal Reserve


Former Vice Chair
Lael Brainard
of the District of Columbia

Commissioner of Internal Revenue


Former U.S. Representative
Stephanie Murphy
of Florida

Deputy Secretary of Defense


Former U.S. Representative
Max Rose
of New York

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Succeeded by David W. Allvin


Air Force Chief of Staff
Charles Q. Brown Jr.
of Texas

Secretary of the Navy


Former U.S. Representative
Elaine Luria
of Virginia

Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security


Former FCC Chair
Michael Powell
of Virginia

Deputy Attorney General


Former D.C. Attorney General
Karl Racine
of the District of Columbia

Associate Attorney General


U.S. Delegate
Stacey Plaskett
of the U.S. Virgin Islands

Solicitor General


Professor and former director-counsel
Sherrilyn Ifill
of New York

Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Divison


Lawyer, public policy advocate, and writer
Maya Harris
of California

Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division


Former Assistant Secretary
Juliette Kayyem
of Massachusetts

Assistant Attorney General for Legislative Affairs


Former U.S. Representative
Mondaire Jones
of New York

Assistant Attorney General for Legal Policy


Former North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice
Cheri Beasley
of North Carolina

Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives


Former U.S. Representative
Chris Jacobs
of New York

Deputy Secretary of the Interior


Bureau of Land Management Director
Tracy Stone-Manning

of Montana

Director of the Bureau of Land Management


Former Governor
Steve Bullock
of Montana

Deputy Secretary of Agriculture


Former U.S. Representative
Cindy Axne
of Iowa

Deputy Secretary of Commerce


Former Administrator
Maria Contreras-Sweet
of California

Deputy Secretary of Labor


Solicitor of Labor
Seema Nanda
of Illinois

Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services


Former Acting Mayor
Kim Janey
of Massachusetts

Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Preparedness and Response


Commissioner
Mary Bassett
of New York

Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


COVID-19 Response Coordinator
Ashish Jha
of New Jersey

Director of the National Institutes of Health


Former Director of the Office on Women's Health
Susan Blumenthal
of Massachusetts

Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development


Assistant Secretary
Dave Uejio
of California

Deputy Secretary of Transportation


NYCDOT Commissioner
Ydanis Rodríguez
of New York

Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy


Former U.S. Representative
Kai Kahele
of Hawaii

Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration


Former Permanent Representative
Sully Sullenberger
of California

Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration


Commissioner
Andy Byford
of New York

Deputy Secretary of Energy


Under Secretary
Geraldine Richmond
of Kansas

Deputy Secretary of Education


Former State Secretary
Anne Holton
of Virginia

Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs


Retired Brig Gen.
Loree Sutton
of New York

Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security


Former NYPD Commissioner
Keechant Sewell
of New York

Homeland Security Inspector General


Former U.S. Representative
Xochitl Torres Small
of New Mexico

Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency


Former Mayor
Carmen Yulín Cruz
of Puerto Rico

Administrator of the Agency for International Development


Chef, restaurateur and humanitarian
José Andrés

of Maryland

Director of the Central Intelligence Agency


Director of National Intelligence
Avril Haines
of New York

Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation


Former U.S. Attorney
Preet Bharara
of New York

Director of the Trade and Development Agency


Deputy Director of the USTDA
Vinai Thummalapally
of Colorado

Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission


Former U.S. Senator
Al Franken
of Minnesota

Administrator of NASA


Former Johnson Space Center Director and astronaut
Ellen Ochoa
of California

Associate Administrator of NASA


Retired astronaut and naval aviator
Scott Kelly
of Texas

Associate Administrator of NASA for Space Operation


Former U.S. Representative
Kendra Horn
of Oklahoma

Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission


Former U.S. Representative
Carolyn Maloney
of New York

Executive Director of the Appalachian Regional Commission


Author
Bill Bryson
of Iowa

Honorary President of the Board of Directors of Amtrak


Former President
Joe Biden
of Delaware

Second Gentleman


Jerry Demings

Co-chairs of the National Endowment for the Humanities


Critic, professor, historian, and filmmaker
Henry Louis Gates Jr.

Co-Chairs of the National Endowment for the Arts


Actress, comedian, and producer
Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Philosopher
Martha Nussbaum

Cellist
Yo-Yo Ma





Advisors

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Counselor to the President


Former Mayor
Mitch Landrieu
of Louisiana

U.S. Representative
Lucy McBath
of Georgia

Former Secretary
Tom Perez
of Maryland

Senior Advisor to the President


Former Governor
Charlie Baker
of Massachusetts

Former U.S. Senator
Doug Jones
of Alabama

Former Secretary
Gary Locke
of Washington

Former U.S. Senator
Claire McCaskill
of Missouri

Ambassador
Caroline Kennedy
of New York

Supervisor
Hilda Solis
of California
The Presidential cabinet
OfficeNameTerm
PresidentJG2025–
Vice PresidentVal Demings2025–
Secretary of StateLinda Thomas-Greenfield2025–2029
Tim Kaine2029–
Secretary of the TreasuryElizabeth Warren2025–
Secretary of DefenseTammy Duckworth2025–
Attorney GeneralDeval Patrick2025–2029
Catherine Cortez Masto2029–
Secretary of the InteriorJon Tester2025–
Secretary of AgricultureCheri Bustos2025–
Secretary of CommerceTerry McAuliffe2025–2029
Raymond McGuire2029–
Secretary of LaborLaphonza Butler2025–
Secretary of Health and
Human Services
Michelle Lujan Grisham2025–
Secretary of Housing and
Urban Development
Kathy Hochul2025–2029
Keisha Lance Bottoms2029–
Secretary of TransportationEd Markey2025–
Secretary of EnergyJay Inslee2025–
Secretary of EducationJahana Hayes2025–2029
Tim Walz2029–
Secretary of Veterans AffairsJason Kander2025–
Secretary of Homeland SecurityXavier Becerra2025–
Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency
Heather McTeer Toney2025–
Director of the Office of
Management and Budget
Chris Lu2025–
Director of National IntelligenceGina Ortiz Jones2025–
Director of the
Central Intelligence Agency
Avril Haines2025–
United States Trade RepresentativeVinai Thummalapally2025–
Ambassador to the United NationsPete Buttigieg2025–
National Security AdvisorSamantha Power2025–
Administrator of the
Small Business Administration
Annette Taddeo2025–
Director of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency
Carmen Yulín Cruz2025–
Director of the Office of
Science and Technology Policy
Steven Chu2025–
Chief of StaffJulián Castro2025–2029
Jason Crow2029–
Counselor to the PresidentLucy McBath2025–
Tom Perez2025–
White House CounselMaya Wiley2025–
No. Office Incumbent Party
1 Vice President Val Demings Democratic
2 Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson Republican
3 President pro tempore of the Senate Chuck Grassley
4 Secretary of State Linda Thomas-Greenfield Democratic
Tim Kaine
5 Secretary of the Treasury Elizabeth Warren
6 Secretary of Defense Tammy Duckworth
7 Attorney General Deval Patrick
Catherine Cortez Masto
8 Secretary of Transportation Ed Markey
9 Secretary of the Interior Jon Tester
10 Secretary of Agriculture Cheri Bustos
11 Secretary of Commerce Terry McAuliffe
Raymond McGuire
12 Secretary of Labor Laphonza Butler
13 Secretary of Energy Jay Inslee
14 Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Kathy Hochul
Keisha Lance Bottoms
15 Secretary of Health and Human Services Michelle Lujan Grisham
16 Secretary of Education Jahana Hayes
Tim Walz
17 Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jason Kander
18 Secretary of Homeland Security Xavier Becerra

Follows the Supreme Court term limits plan proposed by President Joe Biden with the following staggered two-year retirement plan.

Justice /

birthdate and place

Age at Start date Legal education Previous position or office and clerkship

(most recent prior to joining the Court)

Succeeded
Present
(Chief Justice)

Sri Srinivasan

February 23, 1967

Chandigarh, India

57 2027 Stanford Law School (JD) Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (2020–)

Clerk for Sandra Day O'Connor

Roberts
Ketanji Brown Jackson
September 14, 1970
Washington, D.C.
52 2022 (ends in 2042) Harvard Law School (JD) Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (2021–)

Clerk for Stephen Breyer

Breyer
Maite Oronoz Rodríguez
1976
Puerto Rico
47 2025 Columbia Law School (LLM) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico (2016–) Thomas
Lucy Koh
August 7, 1968
Washington, D.C.
54 2029 Harvard Law School (JD) Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2021–) Alito
Patricia Millett
September 1963
Dexter, Maine
59 2031 Harvard Law School (JD) Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (2013–) Sotomayor
Adalberto Jordan
December 7, 1967
Havana, Cuba
61 2033 University of Miami School of Law (JD) Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (2012–)

Clerk for Sandra Day O'Connor

Kagan
J. Paul Oetken
October 1, 1965
Louisville, Kentucky
57 2035 Yale Law School (JD) Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (2011–)

Clerk for Harry Blackmun

Gorsuch
J. Michelle Childs
March 24, 1966
Detroit, Michigan
56 2037 Duke University School of Law

(LLM)

Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (2022–) Kavanaugh
Leonard Stark
July 5, 1969
Detroit, Michigan
55 2039 Yale Law School (JD) Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (2022–) Barrett
Ambassador Country Ambassador Country
Former U.S. Senator
Pat Toomey
of Pennsylvania
Holy See Holy See Former U.S. Senator
Russ Feingold
of Wisconsin
Poland Poland
Former Governor
Steve Sisolak
of Nevada
European Union European Union Former U.S. Representative
John Sarbanes
of Maryland
Greece Greece
County Judge
Lina Hidalgo
of Texas
Organization of American States Organization of American States Former Ambassador
Carol Moseley Braun
of Illinois
Australia Australia
Actress and activist
Téa Leoni
of New York
United Nations United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture Former U.S. Senator
Rob Portman
of Ohio
Switzerland Liechtenstein Switzerland

and Liechtenstein

Former U.S. Representative
Tony Cárdenas
of Texas
Mexico Mexico Former Secretary of State
Condoleezza Rice
of California
Russia Russia

Vice presidential shortlist

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Shortlist

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Other names circulated

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Member Current
U.S. Representative
Lucy McBath
Chair
U.S. Representative from Georgia (2019–2025); mother of Jordan Davis
Former Mayor
Michael Bloomberg
Former Mayor of New York City (2002–2013); Founder of Everytown for Gun Safety
Former U.S. Representative
Gabby Giffords
Vice-chair; Survivor of 2011 Tucson assassination attempt; Former U.S. Representative from Arizona (2007–2012)
Fred Guttenberg Gun control advocate; father of victim of Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
David Hogg Co-founder of Never Again MSD and March for Our Lives; survivor of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
Matthew McConaughey Actor
Former U.S. Representative
Beto O'Rourke
Vice-chair; Former U.S. Representative from Texas (2013–2019)
Shannon Watts Founder of Moms Demand Action

White House Modern Transportation Advisory Board

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Member Current
Former Mayor
Michael Bloomberg

Chair

Former Mayor of New York City (2002–2013); Founder of Everytown for Gun Safety
Secretary
Ed Markey
U.S. Secretary of Transportation (2025–present); U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (2013–2025)
Former U.S. Representative
Earl Blumenauer
U.S. Representative from Oregon (1996–2025)
Former Mayor
Mitch Landrieu
Former Mayor of New Orleans (2010–2018)
Former Mayor
Libby Schaaf
Former Mayor of Oakland (2014–2023)
Mayor
Michelle Wu
Mayor of Boston (2021–present)

White House Opposition Outreach Council

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Member Current
Former U.S. Representative
Liz Cheney
Chair
Chair; U.S. Representative from Wyoming (2017–2023)
Former Governor
Charlie Baker
Senior Advisor to the President (2025–present); President of the NCAA; Governor of Massachusetts (2015–2023)
Former U.S. Representative
Jaime Herrera Beutler
Former U.S. Representative from Washington (2011–2023)
Former Governor
Larry Hogan
Former Governor of Maryland (2015–2023)
Former U.S. Representative
Adam Kinzinger
Former U.S. Representative from Illinois (2011–2023)
Evan McMullin Former CIA operations officer; candidate for President in 2016; candidate for U.S. Senate in 2022
Member Current
Alex Guarnaschelli Chef
Former First Lady
Michelle Obama
First Lady of the United States (2009–2017)
Serena Williams Professional tennis player (1995–2022); 23-time women's singles grand slam champion
Member Current
Gloria Estefan
Chair
Singer, actress, and businesswoman
Jon Batiste Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer, and television personality
George Takei Actor, author, and activist
Trevor Noah Comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and former television host
Stephen Colbert Comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host
Alicia Keys Singer and songwriter
Michelle Yeoh Actress

Committee

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Member
Former Georgia Representative
Stacey Abrams

Chair

Governor
Wes Moore
of Maryland
U.S. Senate
Mark Kelly
of Arizona
New York Attorney General
Letitia James
of New York
Governor
Josh Shapiro
of Pennsylvania
U.S. Senator
Chris Murphy
of Connecticut
Mayor
Michelle Wu
of Massachusetts
U.S. Senator
Jon Ossoff
of Georgia
U.S. Senator
Raphael Warnock
of Georgia
Mayor
Karen Bass
of California
U.S. Senator
Lisa Blunt Rochester
of Delaware
U.S. Representative
Adriano Espaillat
of New York
U.S. Representative
Jamie Raskin
of Maryland
U.S. Senator
Alex Padilla
of California
U.S. Senator
Adam Schiff
of California
Governor
Maura Healey
of Massachusetts
Prince George's County Executive
Angela Alsobrooks
of Maryland
Image Recipient Notable for
Public Service and Political Leadership
Stacey Abrams
(1973–)
Chair of the Democratic National Committee (2025-), voting rights activist

For her work to promote fair elections, her advocacy for voting rights, and her efforts to combat voter suppression, ensuring a more representative democracy.

Hillary Clinton
(1947–)
United States Secretary of State (2009-2013)

For her dedicated service as Secretary of State, her work to advance women’s rights on a global stage, and her long-standing commitment to public service, reflecting a lifetime of advocacy for a more inclusive society.

Tammy Duckworth
(1968–)
United States Senator (2017-)

For her heroic service in the United States Army, her advocacy for veterans and individuals with disabilities, and her dedication to public service as a United States Senator.

Anthony Fauci
(1940–)
Physician-scientist, immunologist, Chief Medical Advisor to the President (2021-2022), Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (1984-2022)

Previously awarded by George W. Bush

For his unwavering commitment to public health, his exemplary leadership in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, and his lifelong dedication to combating infectious diseases, saving countless lives.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

(1933–2020)

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (1993-2020)

With distinction (WD)

For her relentless pursuit of justice, her groundbreaking work to advance gender equality, and her distinguished service on the Supreme Court, where her legal acumen and moral compass helped shape our nation’s jurisprudence for the better.

Kamala Harris
(1964–)
Vice President of the United States (2021–2025)

For her historic leadership as the first female Vice President of the United States, her work to advance justice and equality, and her dedication to uplifting marginalized communities and promoting a fairer, more inclusive nation.

Barack Obama
(1964–)
President of the United States (2009-2017)

For his transformative leadership as the 44th President of the United States, his efforts to improve healthcare access through the Affordable Care Act, and his work to foster inclusivity and reduce global nuclear threats.

Michelle Obama
(1964–)
First Lady of the United States (2009-2017)

For her initiatives as First Lady to combat childhood obesity through the “Let’s Move!” campaign, and her efforts to support military families and education for girls around the globe.

Nancy Pelosi
(1940–)
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (2007-2011; 2019-2023)

For her historic tenure as the first female Speaker of the House, her leadership in passing the Affordable Care Act, and her tireless efforts to advocate for the rights and well-being of all Americans.
Awarded by President Biden in 2024.

Sonia Sotomayor
(1954–)
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (2009–present)

For her pioneering journey as the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, her exemplary public service, and her commitment to expanding access to justice for underrepresented communities.

Volodymyr Zelensky
(1978–)
President of Ukraine (2019-)
For his unwavering dedication to democracy, his efforts to maintain the sovereignty and independence of his nation amidst external challenges, and his ability to inspire resilience and unity among his people, exemplify the global aspirations for freedom and justice.
Music and Entertainment
Herb Alpert
(1935–)
Trumpeter and band leader

For his exceptional contributions to music as a performer and producer, his philanthropic efforts in supporting arts education, and his work to enrich the cultural fabric of our nation and beyond.

Harry Belafonte
(1927–2023)
Singer, actor, activist

For his remarkable contributions to the world of music and film, his pioneering efforts in breaking racial barriers in the entertainment industry, and his lifelong commitment to civil rights and humanitarian causes.

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
(1981–)
Singer, songwriter, actress

For her exceptional contributions to music and entertainment, her advocacy for social justice, and her philanthropic efforts, which include education and disaster relief initiatives.

Celia Cruz

(1925–2003)

Singer

For her remarkable contributions to the world of music as the Queen of Salsa, her role as a cultural ambassador, and her ability to break barriers and unite people through the universal language of music.

Berry Gordy
(1929–)
Former record executive, record producer, songwriter, film producer and television producer

For his visionary establishment of Motown Records, his pioneering work to break racial barriers in the music industry, and his nurturing of iconic artists who helped shape America's musical landscape.

Bob Newhart
(1929–2024)
Comedian and actor

For his groundbreaking work in comedy, his influential career in television and stand-up, and his contributions to American entertainment, bringing joy and laughter to generations.

Tito Puente

(1923–2000)

Musician, songwriter, bandleader, timbalero, and record producer

For his infectious rhythms and revolutionary contributions to Latin music, enriching the American soundscape and igniting the world of dance and music with his vibrant energy and innovative compositions.

Betty White

(1922–2021)

Actress, comedian

For her legendary seven-decade career in entertainment, her pioneering role as a female television personality, and her extensive work in animal welfare advocacy.

Robin Williams

(1951–2014)

Actor, comedian

For his exceptional contributions to the world of comedy and film, his profound impact on American culture through his unique blend of humor and humanity, and his dedicated advocacy for mental health awareness.

Sports
Althea Gibson

(1927–2003)

Professional tennis and golf player

For her groundbreaking achievements as the first African American to win a Grand Slam title, her pioneering role in breaking color barriers in professional tennis and golf, and her enduring legacy as a trailblazer for athletes of color.

LeBron James
(1984–)
Basketball player

For his remarkable basketball career, his philanthropic efforts including the opening of the “I PROMISE School”, and his advocacy for social justice and educational equity.

Naomi Osaka
(1997–)
Tennis player

For her outstanding achievements in tennis at a young age, her advocacy for mental health awareness, and her efforts to promote social justice on and off the court.

Dawn Staley
(1970–)
College basketball coach and former player

For her outstanding achievements in women's basketball as a player, coach, and advocate, her leadership in promoting equity in sports, and her dedication to inspiring young athletes through mentorship and education.

Williams sisters
Venus (1980–); Serena (1981–)
Professional tennis players

For their extraordinary achievements in tennis, their advocacy for gender equality and equal pay in sports, and their role as ambassadors inspiring countless young athletes globally.

Activism and Social Justice
Ady Barkan
(1983–2023)
Lawyer, activist, ALS patient

For his fearless advocacy for healthcare rights, tireless efforts to mobilize and inspire, and his steadfast commitment to social justice, demonstrating extraordinary courage and resolve in the face of adversity.

Ben Crump
(1969–)
Civil rights and catastrophic personal injury attorney

For his tireless efforts in seeking justice for marginalized communities, his advocacy for reform in the criminal justice system, and his role in promoting equality and justice.

Service to America
Ed Dwight
(1933–)
Sculptor, author, former test pilot, and astronaut

For his groundbreaking achievements as the first African American astronaut trainee and his influential contributions to art and public sculpture.

Wally Funk
(1939–)
Aviator, commercial astronaut, and Goodwill Ambassador

For her trailblazing contributions to aviation and space exploration as a member of the Mercury 13 and her advocacy for women in aerospace.

Mae Jemison
(1956–)
Engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut

For her pioneering achievements as the first African American woman in space, her contributions to science and technology, and her advocacy for STEM education and diversity in the sciences.

Journalism
Christiane Amanpour
(1958–)
Journalist and television host

For her unyielding pursuit of journalistic excellence, unwavering commitment to the truth, and her groundbreaking work in elevating global news reporting, contributing a critical voice and deep insight into international affairs.

New York Senate appointment

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No upcoming election (long-term appointment)

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Caretaker (short-term appointment)

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Republican cabinet

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Cabinet - January 2025

Officials currently in the Biden administration will receive alternates

Office Appointee Office Appointee

Vice President of the United States


Former U.S. Representative
Liz Cheney
of Wyoming

Secretary of State


Ambassador
Jeff Flake
of Arizona

Secretary of the Treasury


Former Governor
John Kasich
of Ohio

Secretary of Defense


Former Former Commander of SOCOM
William McRaven
of Texas

Attorney General


Former Governor
Chris Christie
of New Jersey

Secretary of the Interior


U.S. Senator
Lisa Murkowski
of Alaska

Secretary of Agriculture


U.S. Representative
Dan Newhouse
of Washington

Secretary of Commerce


U.S. Senator
Mitt Romney
of Utah

Secretary of Labor


Governor
Phil Scott
of Vermont

Secretary of Health and Human Services


Former Governor
Charlie Baker
of Massachusetts

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development


Former Governor
Larry Hogan
of Maryland

Secretary of Transportation


Former Permanent Representative
Chesley Sullenberger
of California

Secretary of Energy


U.S. Representative
Brian Fitzpatrick
of Pennsylvania

Secretary of Education


Former U.S. Representative
Charlie Dent
of Pennsylvania

Secretary of Veterans Affairs


Former U.S. Representative
Adam Kinzinger
of Montana

Secretary of Homeland Security


Former U.S. Representative
John Katko
of New York

Random references

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