Kelly Loeffler was confirmed as head of the Small Business Administration in a contentious 52-46 Senate vote, with one Democrat, Sen. Jacky Rosen, joining Republicans in support.

The decision highlights partisan tensions and internal GOP divisions, as two Republican senators abstained. Loeffler, a former senator and business executive, pledges to cut waste, reduce red tape, and support small businesses. Her confirmation bolsters the Trump administration’s reform agenda and could influence the 2026 midterms, as both parties navigate the political fallout.