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politics1 month ago

Blanche’s Path to AG Depends on Cornyn’s Vote

Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation hearing shows a potential GOP hurdle: Sen. John Cornyn remains undecided, and his vote could determine whether Blanche advances to the floor. With Sen. Thom Tillis wavering but open to persuading colleagues by declaring the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund moot, Democrats ramp up pressure while the White House weighs lobbying. The fund dispute and related settlement questions could ultimately decide Blanche’s fate before an August floor vote.

via Politico|
#attorney-general#confirmation-hearing#john-cornyn
DNI Pick Clayton Dodges 2020 Election Question in Confirmation Hearing
politics1 month ago

DNI Pick Clayton Dodges 2020 Election Question in Confirmation Hearing

During his Senate Intelligence confirmation hearing to become Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton refused to declare the winner of the 2020 election, saying Biden was certified, as Democrats pressed him on past comments about election integrity, his time as U.S. attorney, and his decision to subpoena New York Times journalists over reporting on a Qatar-gifted jet; the hearing also touched on interim leadership, the Section 702 program, and a committee vote is expected next week.

via CNBC|
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Blanche grilled over Epstein files and Trump ties at confirmation hearing
politics1 month ago

Blanche grilled over Epstein files and Trump ties at confirmation hearing

At the Senate confirmation hearing for Todd Blanche to be attorney general, lawmakers pressed him about his past work for Trump, the DOJ’s release of Epstein files (described as a Herculean task with about 1% of redactions corrected), and policy questions from election integrity to a now-voided $1.8bn anti-weaponisation fund. Blanche defended the process, said no one is above the law, and indicated he would connect Epstein survivors with counsel rather than meeting them directly, while stressing Trump-era actions and his independence. The session featured sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans and protests outside the room.

via BBC|
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Clayton’s DNI nomination poised for friendly Senate reception amid election-security debates
politics1 month ago

Clayton’s DNI nomination poised for friendly Senate reception amid election-security debates

President Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, is expected to receive a largely friendly confirmation hearing as he would replace acting DNI Bill Pulte; lawmakers on both sides want a steady hand who can handle national security matters and avoid politicizing intelligence, even as Democrats worry about potential use of intelligence agencies in election interference and Republicans press for action on surveillance authorities. Clayton, a former SDNY U.S. attorney with limited intelligence background, has overseen national-security cases and is seen by some lawmakers as a conventional pick, though questions remain about his willingness to provide unvarnished assessments on elections amid Trump’s ongoing rhetoric.

via NBC News|
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politics1 month ago

Blanche's AG Confirmation Tests Trump-Era DOJ Legacy

Democrats plan to grill Todd Blanche over the handling of the Epstein file release and the controversial anti-weaponization fund, while Republicans weigh his willingness to enforce the law beyond the president's interests; the hearing includes outside witnesses and could hinge on GOP votes, with potential defections risking confirmation before the August recess.

via Politico|
#anti-weaponization-fund#attorney-general#blanche
politics2 months ago

Blanche Two-Day Senate Hearing Sets Path to AG Confirmation

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a two-day confirmation hearing for Todd Blanche to be Attorney General on July 15–16, with a potential full-Senate vote before the August recess if he can win Republican support. Democrats are expected to oppose him, and a single Republican vote could block advancement, as Sens. Tillis and Cornyn remain noncommittal. Blanche, currently acting attorney general while serving as deputy, faces scrutiny over his Trump ties and policy moves such as the proposed $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund. The article also covers related Capitol updates on Iran war powers votes, a housing bill deal, and Hal Duncan’s OMB confirmation hearing.)

via Politico|
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Warsh defends Fed independence as confirmation hearing unfolds amid scrutiny
business4 months ago

Warsh defends Fed independence as confirmation hearing unfolds amid scrutiny

Kevin Warsh’s Senate confirmation hearing framed a debate over Fed independence: he pledged he would not be a Trump puppet, signaled support for regime-change to rein in inflation, and argued for transparent, deliberative policymaking while pushing back against premature rate guidance and press-conference norms. Democrats pressed on his 2007-08 crisis role, wealth disclosures and potential conflicts, including crypto holdings and Epstein ties, and Republicans highlighted his independence. The path to a final vote remains uncertain, complicated by a DOJ investigation into Powell and a potential hold‑up from Sen. Tillis, with a vote possibly looming in May.

via CNBC|
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Warsh's bid for Fed chair faces turbulent confirmation as Powell's term ends
us-politics4 months ago

Warsh's bid for Fed chair faces turbulent confirmation as Powell's term ends

Trump's pick to lead the Fed, Kevin Warsh, faces a tense Senate Banking Committee confirmation as Powell's term ends; Democrats push for a delay amid a DOJ probe into Powell and a Fed governor, while Republicans including Thom Tillis vow to block Warsh until the probe is resolved, signaling a potentially turbulent transition for the central bank that could unsett le markets.

via The Guardian|
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economy4 months ago

Warsh pledges earned, strictly independent Fed on rates

Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh will tell lawmakers at his confirmation hearing that monetary policy independence must be earned and is essential, resisting political pressure while prioritizing price stability. He says the Fed should listen to diverse views but stay in its lane on policy, committing to accountability and to working with the Administration and Congress on non-monetary matters. He stresses that inflation is a responsibility of the Fed and that keeping it low protects the most vulnerable.

via Politico|
#confirmation-hearing#economy#fed-independence
Mullin vows bipartisan DHS leadership and policy tweaks at confirmation hearing
politics5 months ago

Mullin vows bipartisan DHS leadership and policy tweaks at confirmation hearing

At his DHS secretary confirmation hearing, Senator Markwayne Mullin pledged bipartisan cooperation, signaled rolling back some Trump-era immigration policies, and said immigration officers would generally need a judge’s warrant before entering private property. He apologized for past remarks about a Minneapolis shooting victim and framed leadership as steady and communicative, while Democrats pressed on temperament and policy amid Noem’s firing and ongoing immigration controversies.

via Los Angeles Times|
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Mullin Signals DHS Shift Amid Funding Fight and ICE Scrutiny
politics5 months ago

Mullin Signals DHS Shift Amid Funding Fight and ICE Scrutiny

During Markwayne Mullin’s Homeland Security confirmation hearing, he defended his record and pledged a broad, inclusive approach as secretary, while facing tough questions about ICE warrants, detention facilities, and a government funding shutdown; the three-hour session also highlighted a controversy over his past remarks about a detainee, a combative exchange with Rand Paul, and a notable handshake with Teamsters president Sean O’Brien as a committee vote to advance the nomination looms.

via BBC|
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Paul grills Mullin over anger issues in DHS secretary confirmation
politics5 months ago

Paul grills Mullin over anger issues in DHS secretary confirmation

During Mullin's confirmation hearing to be Homeland Security Secretary, Sen. Rand Paul accused him of having “anger issues” and pressed Mullin to address past remarks insulting Paul and a 2017 assault, arguing a leader who endorses violence isn’t fit to lead DHS. Mullin defended himself, saying he would set aside partisan bickering to earn the job but did not apologize for prior comments. The hearing also featured a dispute over who could introduce Mullin, with Sen. Katie Britt blocked from doing so, and Democrats signaling the nomination could advance to a full Senate vote.

via CBS News|
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politics5 months ago

Clash at DHS hearing as Paul grills Mullin over past insults and remarks about violence

Senate Homeland Security Committee Chair Rand Paul pressed Markwayne Mullin during Mullin’s confirmation hearing for Homeland Security secretary, confronting past comments including Mullin’s “freaking snake” dig at Paul and his praise of a historic caning; Mullin defended his bluntness and refused to apologize, while Paul signaled the hearing could be slowed by the exchange though leaders expect the nomination to proceed.

via Politico|
#confirmation-hearing#homeland-security#markwayne-mullin