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Tillis Demands Bipartisan Pentagon Briefings After Hegseth Exclusion
politics19 days ago

Tillis Demands Bipartisan Pentagon Briefings After Hegseth Exclusion

Sen. Thom Tillis criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for excluding Democrats from classified Pentagon briefings, warning that such brevity could backfire if Democratic votes are needed to pass funding; Tillis urged a bipartisan briefing for all 100 senators as Hegseth pushes large defense-budget requests amid Iran-related tensions, while noting Tillis’s own role in a forthcoming memoir critical of Trumpworld. The Pentagon says it works with Congress to fund the armed services and that Hegseth and other senior officials regularly engage with lawmakers, with the department seeking roughly $1.5 trillion from Congress.

via The Daily Beast|
#defense-department#democrats#pentagon
GOP Demands Bipartisan Pentagon Briefings as Hegseth Faces Backlash
politics19 days ago

GOP Demands Bipartisan Pentagon Briefings as Hegseth Faces Backlash

Senate Republicans criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for excluding Democrats from recent Pentagon budget briefings, saying bipartisan access is essential to win votes for a $1.5 trillion defense package and to prevent leaks; Hegseth has met with Republicans while Democrats were left out, prompting calls to broaden briefings to both parties even if that means less-controlled discussions, while the Pentagon says it remains committed to bipartisan engagement.

via Mediaite|
#lisa-murkowski#mike-rounds#mitch-mcconnell
business25 days ago

Senate stalls landmark crypto bill, delaying regulation until fall

The Senate postponed the Clarity Act, a sweeping cryptocurrency-regulation bill, until September after its August recess, dampening momentum as lawmakers work to resolve ethics provisions and other unresolved issues; Democrats seek safeguards to curb potential conflicts involving the president’s crypto ties, while banks press for changes and Republicans warn of dwindling momentum with a tight post-recess window before the midterms.

via Politico|
#business#clarity-act#crypto
politics29 days ago

Undecided GOP senators keep Blanche’s attorney general confirmation in suspense

Senate Republicans are optimistic about confirming acting Attorney General Todd Blanche by week’s end, but several undecided GOP lawmakers remain; a weekend deal with Senators Cornyn and Tillis to clarify a Trump-IRS settlement improved his Judiciary Committee prospects, though a full Senate vote will depend on the remaining holdouts and could come as early as Saturday if the committee approves him.

via Politico|
#john-cornyn#judiciary-committee#politics
Blanche’s path to AG clears after Trump fund plan is scrapped
politics29 days ago

Blanche’s path to AG clears after Trump fund plan is scrapped

Two GOP senators, Thom Tillis and John Cornyn, say they’ll back Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination after he formally abandoned Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund to compensate Capitol riot prosecutions, and Blanche issued an signed order declaring there is no fund, paving the way for a Senate Judiciary Committee vote and final confirmation.

via BBC|
#anti-weaponisation-fund#attorney-general#politics
politics1 month ago

Trump doubles down on revenge as DOJ nomination fight stalls

President Donald Trump signaled that he would rather withdraw and refile Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department than bend to Senate Republicans John Cornyn and Thom Tillis over a controversial May settlement with the IRS, keeping Blanche as acting AG while demanding broader concessions; the move underscores Trump’s willingness to sacrifice his nominees to thwart critics and raises questions about checks and balances as lawmakers weigh potential deals after the midterms.

via Politico|
#doj#john-cornyn#politics
GOP holds Blanche’s DOJ bid hostage over controversial fund termination
politics1 month ago

GOP holds Blanche’s DOJ bid hostage over controversial fund termination

Todd Blanche’s nomination to be Attorney General remains uncertain as Republicans demand the DOJ formally kill the controversial 'anti-weaponization' fund; Sen. John Cornyn says he hasn’t received a written plan from the DOJ, while Sen. Thom Tillis is more optimistic, and a vote on Blanche could be postponed until the fund issue is resolved.

via CNN|
#blanche-nomination#doj-anti-weaponization-fund#john-cornyn
Trump Pleads with GOP Foes to Back Blanche Confirmation
politics1 month ago

Trump Pleads with GOP Foes to Back Blanche Confirmation

Trump seeks Republican support for Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination by courting Sens. Tillis and Cornyn, despite years of insults; the White House confirms ongoing outreach as Blanche’s confirmation could hinge on a single no vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee, with questions surrounding his handling of Epstein-related matters and settlement negotiations adding to the lawmakers’ hesitation.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-trump#john-cornyn#politics
GOP Senator Blasts Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund as a Bad Move
politics3 months ago

GOP Senator Blasts Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund as a Bad Move

Sen. Thom Tillis criticized Trump's proposed $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund intended to compensate Jan. 6 rioters, calling it 'stupid on stilts' and 'horrible politics' with 'horrible timing.' He warned that some claimants could be convicted attackers and reported GOP pushback as Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced scrutiny at a Senate meeting, urging the idea be reconsidered by Trump’s team.

via The Daily Beast|
#anti-weaponization-fund#department-of-justice#donald-j-trump
politics3 months ago

GOP Senator Slams DOJ's Anti-Weaponization Fund as a 'Payout Pot for Pun ks'

Sen. Thom Tillis blasted the DOJ's $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund on CNN, calling it 'stupid on stilts' and a 'payout pot for punks,' arguing relief should go to warfare victims rather than those convicted of crimes. The fund would compensate people who say they were targeted for political prosecutions and is tied to a Trump-IRS settlement over leaked tax returns; it has drawn bipartisan opposition and bills to block it, with lawmakers like Fitzpatrick and Suozzi pushing back and even McConnell condemning the idea. Tillis also criticized Iran deal terms, saying the administration's posture doesn’t make sense.

via Politico|
#anti-weaponization-fund#capitol-riot#department-of-justice
GOP Rift Widens as Trump Attacks Colleagues Over $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund
politics3 months ago

GOP Rift Widens as Trump Attacks Colleagues Over $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund

President Trump lashed out at Republicans, including Sen. Thom Tillis, over an $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund—created as part of a settlement in Trump’s $10 billion IRS lawsuit—to compensate those alleged to have been targeted, including Jan. 6 rioters. Tillis derides the fund as a “payout pot for punks,” and other GOP critics push back, contributing to delays on votes for a broader immigration bill as lawmakers seek to rein in spending and Trump’s allies. The dispute highlights a growing rift inside the party as Trump frames the issue as justice against what he calls weaponization by the Biden administration.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#anti-weaponization-fund#gop#jan-6
politics4 months ago

Tillis: Comey Was a Big Disappointment, Yet He Opposes Vindictive 8647 Prosecution

Sen. Thom Tillis says Comey was the 'biggest disappointment' of his Senate career but rejects the idea of a vindictive prosecution, questioning the 8647 indictment centered on a seashell Instagram post and urging that the case rest on more than a single image; DOJ officials say the evidence includes witnesses and documents beyond the post.

via Politico|
#8647-indictment#james-comey#justice-department
politics4 months ago

Tillis presses Jan. 6 test on Trump’s DOJ nominees

Sen. Thom Tillis uses his one-vote Senate Judiciary Committee edge to demand that any Justice Department nominee explicitly reject the January 6 riot, warning he won’t back anyone who equivocated on the events. He previously facilitated a Warsh vote on Powell’s Fed tenure after a DOJ probe, while vowing to apply a “Martin standard” to future nominees and signaling continued GOP leverage over the Trump administration’s attorney general pick even as he faces retirement.

via Politico|
#jan-6#jerome-powell#justice-department
Tillis backs Warsh, clears path for Trump’s Fed chair pick
business4 months ago

Tillis backs Warsh, clears path for Trump’s Fed chair pick

Sen. Thom Tillis said he will back Kevin Warsh for Fed chair, removing a key hurdle for Trump's nominee after the DOJ ended its probe into Chair Jerome Powell. With Tillis’ support, Warsh’s confirmation is expected to move forward along party lines, though Powell’s future and any appeals could influence the timing of the leadership transition at the central bank.

via Axios|
#business#doj-investigation#federal-reserve