--- title: "Trump nominates Matt Zandi to EEOC seat" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-nominates-matt-zandi-to-eeoc-seat" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/trump-nominates-matt-zandi-to-eeoc-seat" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-nominates-matt-zandi-to-eeoc-seat.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/trump-nominates-matt-zandi-to-eeoc-seat" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-11-10T21:25:08.619Z" source_reported: "2026-11-10T20:29:16.000Z" updated: "2026-11-10T21:45:15.633Z" trust_score: 60 critic_score: 65 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-11-10T21:26:10.947262+00:00" --- # Trump nominates Matt Zandi to EEOC seat *The White House announced the nomination of a Justice Department official to a civil rights agency seat.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 60 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named body, with specific figures and dates, but relies on anonymous sourcing for some details. - Craft 65 of 100, higher is better. Quotes affected parties and names what is still unknown; fact kept separate from comment. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. Headline accurately reflects the article's content without sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - President Donald Trump has nominated Matt Zandi to a vacant seat on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). - The seat was previously held by Democrat Jocelyn Samuels, who was dismissed by Trump. - Zandi currently works as chief of staff for the Justice Department’s civil rights division. - If confirmed, Zandi would serve a five-year term ending July 1, 2031. President Donald Trump has nominated Matt Zandi to fill a vacant seat on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The White House announced the nomination, which signals the administration's intention to challenge diversity policies it claims discriminate against white workers and others. Zandi currently serves as chief of staff for the Justice Department’s civil rights division. The seat Zandi has been nominated for was previously held by Democrat Jocelyn Samuels, who was dismissed by Trump. If confirmed, Zandi would serve a five-year term concluding on July 1, 2031. The nomination comes as the administration seeks to alter diversity policies. ## Disagreement on the reason for the vacancy Washington Top News reported that the seat was left open by the firing of Democrat Jocelyn Samuels. The Winnipeg Free Press, The Toronto Star, The Seattle Times, Yakima Herald-Republic, goSkagit, and Loonie Politics also stated the seat was left open by a Democrat's firing. The Associated Press News digest did not mention the specific circumstances of the vacancy. ## What the coverage left out None of the reports mentioned the specific date of the White House announcement of the nomination, other than Washington Top News stating it was "late Monday." ## Who covered it Shares of the 82 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 29% (24) - Centre: 59% (48) - Right: 12% (10) 3 of 85 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-10T21:26:10.947262+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 2 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-10T21:45:15.633Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports from the Associated Press News, The Toronto Star, The Seattle Times, and goSkagit focused on the nomination of Matt Zandi to the EEOC. These reports highlighted the administration's stated intent to dismantle diversity policies it claims discriminate against white workers and others. The Associated Press News digest also mentioned charges against three men for plotting terror attacks, a separate story. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports from Washington Top News, the Winnipeg Free Press, and the Yakima Herald-Republic led with the nomination of Matt Zandi to the EEOC. These reports noted the administration's aim to challenge diversity policies. Washington Top News provided additional context, including the fact that Samuels was fired by Trump and that Zandi's confirmation would shift the EEOC's balance of power. It also mentioned potential Senate opposition due to the firing of Democratic commissioners. ### Right - Right-rated outlets reported that US authorities charged three men with plotting terror attacks. The digests agreed the targets included the joint US-UK military base RAF Fairford in England. - Several reports mentioned a plot to attack Jewish communities in Europe and the US. One digest stated one suspect was an Iran-backed operative directing the plot from a US prison cell. - The digests noted the men were Iran-backed operatives or suspected Iranian agents. One report mentioned a dual Iranian-Iraqi national was arrested and brought to the US in May. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 7 - high: 36 - unknown: 3 - veryHigh: 39 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [estrepublicain.fr](https://estrepublicain.fr/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/11/10/incident-pres-d-une-base-militaire-trois-agents-iraniens-inculpes-pour-un-projet-d-attentat) — United Kingdom. Incident Near a Military Base: Three "Iranian Agents" Charged with a Planned Attack - [leprogres.fr](https://leprogres.fr/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/11/10/incident-pres-d-une-base-militaire-trois-agents-iraniens-inculpes-pour-un-projet-d-attentat) — United Kingdom. Incident Near a Military Base: Three "Iranian Agents" Charged with a Planned Attack - [vosgesmatin.fr](https://vosgesmatin.fr/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/11/10/incident-pres-d-une-base-militaire-trois-agents-iraniens-inculpes-pour-un-projet-d-attentat) — United Kingdom. Incident Near a Military Base: Three "Iranian Agents" Charged with a Planned Attack - [Le Figaro](https://lefigaro.fr/international/incident-pres-de-la-base-aerienne-de-fairford-en-angleterre-washington-inculpe-trois-agents-iraniens-20261110) — Incident Near Fairford Air Force Base in England: Washington Charges Three "Iranian Agents" - [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/iran-backed-militant-helped-plot-attack-on-uks-fairford-base-from-us-jail-justice-department-says) — Iran-backed militant helped plot attack on UK's Fairford base from US jail, Justice Department says - [Internewscast](https://internewscast.com/news/us/doj-iran-backed-suspects-plotted-fuel-van-attack-on-us-troops) — DOJ: Iran-Backed Suspects Plotted Fuel-Van Attack on US Troops - [Coast Reporter](https://coastreporter.net/world-news/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase-13003125) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/62c4af7391fd3fb9) — 3 charged with plotting terror attacks in U.S., Europe - [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/new-york-iran-europe-jewish-todd-blanche-b3082742.html) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/new-york-iran-europe-jewish-todd-blanche-b3082742.html) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/11/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase-used-by-us-air-force) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase – WTOP News - [Reuters](https://reuters.com/legal/government/trump-taps-justice-department-lawyer-bolster-republican-control-eeoc-2026-11-10) — Trump taps Justice Department lawyer to bolster Republican control of EEOC - [Terre Haute Tribune-Star](https://tribstar.com/region/u-s-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase/article_cabdec38-13fe-5a42-b5de-90a9a39222e4.html) — U.S. charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [GB News](https://gbnews.com/news/us/raf-fairford-iran-backed-terror-suspects-charged-bomb-plot) — Iran-backed terror suspects charged with 'plotting bomb attack on RAF base while behind bars' - [KCCI](https://kcci.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [KCRA 3](https://kcra.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [KMBC](https://kmbc.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [KSBW](https://ksbw.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [Koco News5](https://koco.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [MOR-TV](https://mor-tv.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [WAPT](https://wapt.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [WBAL-TV](https://wbaltv.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [WCVB](https://wcvb.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [WDSU](https://wdsu.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [WGAL](https://wgal.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [WISN](https://wisn.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [WJCL](https://wjcl.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [WLKY](https://wlky.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [WLWT](https://wlwt.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [WMTW](https://wmtw.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [WMUR](https://wmur.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [WPBF](https://wpbf.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [WPTZ](https://mynbc5.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [WVTM](https://wvtm13.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [WXII](https://wxii12.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [WYFF](https://wyff4.com/article/us-charges-three-men-terror-plots-uk-airbase/74391576) — 3 men charged with plotting terror attacks, including one involving UK airbase used by US Air Force - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/11/10/trump-nominates-justice-department-official-to-a-eeoc-seat-that-was-left-open-by-democrats-firing) — Trump nominates Justice Department official to a EEOC seat that was left open by Democrat's firing - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/trump-nominates-justice-department-official-to-a-eeoc-seat-that-was-left-open-by-democrat-s-firing/article_d12de99b-d6d9-5a66-98ff-ef0c3826bc97.html) — Trump nominates Justice Department official to a EEOC seat that was left open by Democrat’s firing - [Loonie Politics](https://looniepolitics.com/trump-nominates-justice-department-official-to-a-eeoc-seat-that-was-left-open-by-democrats-firing) — Trump nominates Justice Department official to a EEOC seat that was left open by Democrat’s firing - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/business/trump-nominates-justice-department-official-to-a-eeoc-seat-that-was-left-open-by-democrats-firing) — Trump nominates Justice Department official to a EEOC seat that was left open by Democrat’s firing - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/11/trump-nominates-justice-department-official-to-a-eeoc-seat-that-was-left-open-by-democrats-firing) — Trump nominates Justice Department official to a EEOC seat that was left open by Democrat’s firing – WTOP News - [Yakima Herald-Republic](https://yakimaherald.com/news/nation_and_world/business/trump-nominates-justice-department-official-to-a-eeoc-seat-that-was-left-open-by-democrats/article_44c34cae-15bb-5c98-9d1f-f9c5f887964e.html) — Trump nominates Justice Department official to a EEOC seat that was left open by Democrat's firing - [goSkagit](https://goskagit.com/news/ap_business/trump-nominates-justice-department-official-to-a-eeoc-seat-that-was-left-open-by-democrats/article_8fe5a781-a627-5121-9b5b-7b7df57ad51d.html) — Trump nominates Justice Department official to a EEOC seat that was left open by Democrat's firing - [The Washington Post](https://washingtonpost.com/national/2026/11/10/terror-plots-uk-airbase-bombers-trump/90e6ae6a-dd44-11f1-912c-4fbb80d73f7f_story.html) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Boston Herald](https://bostonherald.com/2026/11/10/us-indictment-europe-attacks) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Pioneer Press](https://twincities.com/2026/11/10/us-indictment-europe-attacks) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [The Record](https://troyrecord.com/2026/11/10/us-indictment-europe-attacks) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Fox News](https://foxnews.com/us/iran-backed-terror-suspects-plotted-attack-us-troops-vans-packed-fuel-doj-says) — Iran-backed terror suspects plotted attack on US troops using vans packed with fuel, DOJ says - [Battlefords NOW](https://battlefordsnow.com/2026/11/10/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/world-news/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase-13003120) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [CambridgeToday.ca](https://cambridgetoday.ca/world-news/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase-13003120) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Ckpg Today](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/11/10/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Guelph Today](https://guelphtoday.com/world-news/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase-13003120) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Prince George Citizen](https://princegeorgecitizen.com/world-news/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase-13003125) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/world-news/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase-13003120) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/world-news/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase-13003120) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [StratfordToday.ca](https://stratfordtoday.ca/world-news/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase-13003120) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/world-news/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase-13003120) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase/article_d084ba6b-2e17-59d8-9a3d-b80b9ce61e42.html) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Timmins Today](https://timminstoday.com/world-news/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase-13003120) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [meadowlakeNOW](https://meadowlakenow.com/2026/11/10/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/world-news/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase-13003120) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/terror-plots-uk-airbase-bombers-trump-b9c7812aeb1d74a2cfbc4c4df1431095) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Audacy](https://audacy.com/1010wins/news/national/terror-plots-uk-airbase-bombers-trump-b9c7812aeb1d74a2cfbc4c4df1431095) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer](https://messenger-inquirer.com/ap/ap_national_news/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase/article_20dc67e0-32f2-5249-a775-e95fc83e447d.html) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Weatherford Democrat](https://weatherforddemocrat.com/texas/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase/article_05137ae8-4306-5e35-a1b5-c88a83b4aeac.html) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Yakima Herald-Republic](https://yakimaherald.com/news/nation_and_world/nation/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase/article_d695fde3-9b70-5e59-adf7-ead5bce12558.html) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [goSkagit](https://goskagit.com/news/nation/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase/article_6d93f636-49f9-51a2-b431-ed9e8cd88fa5.html) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [WBAL](https://wbal.com/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase-used-by-us-air-force) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assau - [Cherokee Tribune Ledger News](https://tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/state_and_national/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase-used/article_31869c67-8ef4-511a-86f3-a5ff203e5c02.html) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase used by US Air Force - [Oskaloosa Herald](https://oskaloosa.com/news/national_news/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase-used/article_87110be4-4774-5e45-8c3d-59f20541f4df.html) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase used by US Air Force - [The Batesville Daily Guard](https://guardonline.com/news/national/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase-used/article_b7c5e175-0082-5803-9cb4-d64f2e216165.html) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase used by US Air Force - [WPLG](https://local10.com/news/2026/11/10/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Bloomberg](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-10/us-charges-three-in-iranian-plot-against-raf-base-other-targets) — US Charges Three in Iranian Plot Against RAF Base, Other Targets - [KESQ](https://kesq.com/news/national-politics/cnn-us-politics/2026/11/10/from-a-ny-jail-iranian-operative-directed-terror-plot-on-uk-air-force-base-used-by-us-doj-alleges) — Iranian operative used coded messages on NY jail call to direct failed UK terror plot - [KEYT](https://keyt.com/politics/cnn-us-politics/2026/11/10/from-a-ny-jail-iranian-operative-directed-terror-plot-on-uk-air-force-base-used-by-us-doj-alleges) — Iranian operative used coded messages on NY jail call to direct failed UK terror plot - [KRDO](https://krdo.com/news/2026/11/10/iranian-operative-directed-terror-plot-on-uk-air-force-base-used-by-us-from-a-ny-jail-doj-alleges) — From a NY jail, Iranian operative directed terror plot on UK Air Force base used by US, DOJ alleges - [KVIA](https://kvia.com/politics/cnn-us-politics/2026/11/10/from-a-ny-jail-iranian-operative-directed-terror-plot-on-uk-air-force-base-used-by-us-doj-alleges) — Iranian operative used coded messages on NY jail call to direct failed UK terror plot - [IndexHR](https://index.hr/vijesti/clanak/amerikanci-otkrili-plan-napada-na-svoju-bazu-u-britaniji-upute-stizale-iz-zatvora/2855552.aspx) — Sent Encrypted Messages to Family From Prison. Targeted at US Military Planes - [KDRV](https://kdrv.com/news/social/from-a-ny-jail-iranian-operative-directed-terror-plot-on-uk-air-force-base-used/article_ceead394-5ff2-5d49-9976-2ac91c71501f.html) — From a NY jail, Iranian operative directed terror plot on UK Air Force base used by US, DOJ alleges - [KIFI](https://localnews8.com/politics/cnn-us-politics/2026/11/10/iranian-operative-directed-terror-plot-on-uk-air-force-base-used-by-us-from-a-ny-jail-doj-alleges) — Iranian operative directed terror plot on UK Air Force base used by US from a NY jail, DOJ alleges - [KMIZ](https://abc17news.com/politics/national-politics/cnn-us-politics/2026/11/10/iranian-operative-directed-terror-plot-on-uk-air-force-base-used-by-us-from-a-ny-jail-doj-alleges) — From a NY jail, Iranian operative directed terror plot on UK Air Force base used by US, DOJ alleges - [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/us-news/three-iran-backed-operatives-charged-in-plot-targeting-uk-air-base-hosting-us-aircraft) — Exclusive | Three Iran-backed operatives charged in plot targeting UK air base hosting US aircraft - [Just the News](https://justthenews.com/government/courts-law/us-charges-three-men-plotting-nearly-20-attacks-jewish-communities-europe-us) — US charges three men with plotting nearly 20 attacks on Jewish communities in Europe, US - [RedState](https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/11/10/iranian-operative-directed-uk-air-base-plot-from-us-prison-n2209255) — Iranian Operative Directed UK Air Base Plot From US Prison - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/news/world/united-states/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase/article_3d94669d-15cf-5800-a363-3842e309df9b.html) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/world/united-states/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase/article_8012bd30-19e3-5547-a362-21bff20e7715.html) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/11/10/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [KSHB-TV](https://kshb.com/us-news/crime/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [KBZK](https://kbzk.com/us-news/crime/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Durango Herald](https://durangoherald.com/articles/associated-press/us-charges-3-men-with-plotting-terror-attacks-including-planned-assault-on-uk-airbase) — US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase - [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/europe/iran-backed-militant-helped-plot-attack-uks-fairford-base-us-jail-justice-2026-11-10) — Iran-backed militant helped plot attack on UK's Fairford base from US jail, Justice Department says ## Questions **Who has President Trump nominated for the EEOC seat?** President Donald Trump has nominated Matt Zandi to fill a vacant seat on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Zandi currently serves as chief of staff for the Justice Department’s civil rights division. **What is the stated reason for this nomination?** The nomination signals the administration's determination to challenge diversity policies that it claims discriminate against white workers and others. The seat was previously held by Democrat Jocelyn Samuels, who was dismissed by Trump. **How long would Matt Zandi serve if confirmed?** If confirmed, Matt Zandi would serve a five-year term on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. His term would end on July 1, 2031. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-nominates-matt-zandi-to-eeoc-seat. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Trump nominates Matt Zandi to EEOC seat", https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-nominates-matt-zandi-to-eeoc-seat