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Tillis warns Trump’s Russian diesel deal violates 2022 sanctions law

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) stated on Sunday that President Trump’s recent agreement to import Russian diesel may violate a 2022 law banning Russian oil imports unless specific conditions are met. Tillis warned that the deal could endanger American lives by funding Russian mercenaries and Iran. The White House defended the move as an immediate 'energy ceasefire' but provided no evidence of Russian agreement. Tillis linked the issue to upcoming funding negotiations, suggesting he may withhold support for military operations if the administration proceeds.

via Politico|

#congress #energy-policy #politics

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Tillis Warns Trump’s Russia Diesel Deal Violates Law; Fitzpatrick Launches Discharge Petition

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) stated on NBC News that President Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel may be illegal, arguing it violates the 2022 Senate ban on Russian oil imports. Tillis warned the move risks American lives by funding Russian mercenaries and Iran. Simultaneously, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) announced a discharge petition to force a vote on the 'Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act' to reverse the deal. Energy analysts from The Guardian argue the 300,000-ton shipment is too small to lower U.S. diesel prices, which have surged 70% since the Iran conflict began. Tillis also condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as a 'failed leader' for planning to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan.

via NBC News|

#brian-fitzpatrick #pete-hegseth #politics

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Tillis Warns of 'Dictator King' Risk as He Exits Senate Amid Trump Feud

Retiring Senator Thom Tillis warns that the erosion of checks and balances could lead to a 'dictator king' if Congress fails to assert its coequal power. In a new book and 60 Minutes interview, Tillis criticizes President Trump’s advisers as sycophants and details his decision to retire after a dispute over the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. He argues that many Republican senators remain silent due to fear of primary challenges, predicting an 'electoral bloodbath' for the party in upcoming midterms.

via cbsnews.com|

#60-minutes #checks-and-balances #politics

politics19 days ago

Tillis calls Trump’s Paxton endorsement a 'colossal mistake' risking Texas Senate seat

Retiring US Senator Thom Tillis criticized President Donald Trump for endorsing Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary, calling it a 'colossal mistake' that jeopardizes the GOP’s hold on the seat. Tillis argued that Cornyn’s victory would have saved the party tens or hundreds of millions of dollars in campaign spending. Paxton, who defeated Cornyn in May, now faces Democrat James Talarico in the November general election amid ongoing scandals and a tight race.

via The Guardian|

#john-cornyn #ken-paxton #midterm-elections

politics28 days ago•11 min saved

Tillis Backs Hegseth Removal as House Delays Impeachment Vote

Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican who previously voted to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, now supports his removal, citing management failures. This shift occurs as House Speaker Mike Johnson delays a vote on impeachment articles introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie until after the midterm elections.

via huffpost.com|

#congress #mike-johnson #pete-hegseth

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Tillis demands Hegseth's firing as Pentagon leadership crisis deepens

Republican Senator Thom Tillis has urged President Donald Trump to fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing 'inept mismanagement' and a 'leadership void' within the US military. The call follows the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who reportedly warned Trump about the scale of senior officer departures. While Trump has expressed support for Hegseth, growing internal criticism highlights concerns over the impact of personnel purges on military readiness amid the ongoing war with Iran.

via Al Jazeera|

#dan-driscoll #iran-war #pete-hegseth

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Tillis Demands Hegseth's Removal After Army Secretary Resignation

Sen. Thom Tillis has renewed calls for President Trump to fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. Tillis criticized Hegseth for 'inept management' and prioritizing culture wars over national defense. The resignation follows a purge of over 80 senior officers, leaving the Army without key confirmed leaders. While Tillis and The Atlantic highlight the leadership void, The New York Times and NBC News emphasize the scale of the personnel cuts and the strain of the ongoing Iran war.

via Politico|

#dan-driscoll #military-personnel #pentagon

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Congress demands explanation after Army scraps drone unit in Europe

The U.S. Army has halted the drone warfare specialization of a unit within the 173rd Airborne Brigade, prompting a group of lawmakers to demand an explanation. The move reverses a recent experiment that integrated drone operations into airborne infantry roles in Europe. While the Army is returning the unit to traditional infantry duties, the decision has sparked questions about the military's future force design and its response to lessons learned from the war in Ukraine.

via AP News|

#angus-king #dan-driscoll #mike-turner

politics2 months ago•103 min saved

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

politics2 months ago•12 min saved

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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