The CNMI Senate has confirmed the first batch of cabinet appointments under the new administration.  Anthony C. Torres took the oath to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, Ross S. Manglona will serve as Resident Executive of the Indigenous Affairs Office, and Mary S. Sablan leads as the Secretary of Community and Cultural Affairs.

Governor Arnold Palacios administered the oath of office this week shortly after the Senate voted to confirm them. The Senate is expected to confirm more of his nominees with a new Independent-Democrat majority.