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politics3 days ago•7 min saved

Blanche Faces a Contested Senate Hearing as Trump’s AG Nominee Goes to the Hill

Trump’s attorney-general nominee Todd Blanche faces a likely contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, with Democrats expected to press him and a single GOP vote potentially derailing his appointment; the day also includes confirmations for Jay Clayton to head the intelligence agencies and Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the CDC, alongside updates on immigration enforcement incidents, Biden’s forthcoming memoir, and a rise in security concerns for the Supreme Court.

via The Guardian|

#attorney-general #immigration #judiciary-committee

politics18 days ago•9 min saved

GOP nerves rise as confirmations stall ahead of midterms

With midterms looming, more than two dozen federal court vacancies and top posts such as Labor secretary and FDA commissioner remain without nominees, and Trump shows little urgency in sending candidates to the Senate. GOP senators are anxious about timing and want more nominations before the session ends, while navigating intra-party dynamics as judges and cabinet picks still must be confirmed individually, despite a rule change that allows some posts to be approved in bulk.

via Politico|

#federal-vacancies #judicial-nominations #politics

politics10 months ago•22 min saved

House Republicans Clash Over Security Funding

House Republicans are divided over member security funding, with debates on increasing security measures and a potential government shutdown looming. Meanwhile, the Senate has expedited confirmations of President Trump's nominees through a party-line rule change, and Democrats are protesting FCC Chair Brendan Carr's pressure on broadcasters to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's show, citing threats to free speech. The political landscape is marked by internal conflicts, legislative negotiations, and contentious issues surrounding security, nominations, and free expression.

via Politico|

#government-shutdown #house-republicans #jimmy-kimmel-censorship

politics11 months ago•11 min saved

Senate Nominee Confirmations and Political Battles

Senate Republicans are warning Democrats to expedite the confirmation process for President Trump's nominees or face potential rule changes, amid a backlog of over 150 nominees. Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell seeks to delay her deposition, and bipartisan housing legislation advances in the Senate. Other updates include Democratic efforts to investigate judicial nominee Emil Bove and a potential deal to confirm more Trump nominees before the summer recess.

via Politico|

#ghislaine-maxwell #housing-legislation #nominee-investigations

politics11 months ago•11 min saved

Senate Battles Over Trump Nominations Intensify

The Senate is facing a backlog of over 130 Trump administration nominees, with negotiations ongoing between Democrats and Republicans to expedite confirmations before the summer recess, amid broader political tensions and discussions about potential rule changes. Meanwhile, other legislative and oversight issues, including housing legislation and judicial nominations, are also progressing with bipartisan support or controversy.

via Politico|

#bipartisanship #democratic-republican-relations #politics

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Senate Confirms State Department Nominees, Tuberville's Military Hold Persists

The Senate confirmed a slate of State Department nominees, including ambassadors to several countries, after Republican Senator Rand Paul reached a deal with the State Department to release holds on nominees in exchange for records on the origins of COVID. However, Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville's hold on military nominations remains unresolved due to his protest against a Pentagon abortion policy. Senate Democrats refuse to work on releasing Tuberville's hold, placing the responsibility on the Republican Senate caucus. The confirmations are seen as a victory for US leadership and democracy, while pressure mounts on Tuberville to resolve the impasse.

via CNN|

#abortion-policy #military-nominations #politics