The nomination is now with the Senate for confirmation.
The winner of the state’s Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate has come under scrutiny over past remarks and alleged actions.
Trump’s choice of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence has sparked objections from Senate Democrats.
The retired Air Force officer holds a double-digit percentage point lead over James Settelmeyer in the GOP race to succeed retiring eight-term Rep. Mark Amodei.
State Sen. Carrie Buck, composer Marty O’Donnell, and rancher Cody Whipple win June 9 Republican primaries, will vie for Las Vegas-area House seats in November.