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Donald Trump blasted retiring Sen. Thom Tillis on Truth Social, calling him a quitter and accusing him of 'screwing the GOP' as tensions over Trump’s influence in the party intensify; Tillis, who’s not seeking reelection, told Politico he’s worried about Trump’s legacy and faulted advisers like Pete Hegseth, underscoring concerns about the president’s direction ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Sen. Thom Tillis blasted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over what he called impulsive decisions to reshape senior Army leadership in Europe and Africa, including a reported move to downgrade Army Europe-Africa and replace Gen. Christopher Donahue, per NOTUS reporting that the Pentagon has not confirmed. Tillis accused Hegseth of disrespecting allies and top military professionals, amid broader European force realignments, while noting his past critiques of Hegseth and related defense issues.
A high-stakes fight over a landmark crypto-regulation bill is reshaping Senate alliances: Wall Street banks back a Tillis–Alsobrooks compromise to curb crypto-yield rewards and stem potential deposits flight, while Elizabeth Warren and progressive Democrats push for tougher stablecoin restrictions. With most Republicans reluctant to concede, the banking lobby is pushing for more changes as the bill advances through the Senate Banking Committee, signaling a rare convergence between Warren and banks against some GOP allies and crypto interests.
A public feud erupted between Sen. Thom Tillis and pardon attorney Ed Martin after Tillis said he would oppose any Trump nominee who excused Jan. 6, a stance linked to derailing Martin’s bid to be U.S. attorney for D.C. Martin fired back with personal insults, accusing Tillis of memory issues, while Tillis asserted he’ll apply a ‘Jan. 6 litmus test’ to future nominees, illustrating how the Jan. 6 controversy continues to influence GOP personnel decisions amid broader political fighting.
Sen. Thom Tillis says he will vote to confirm Kevin Warsh as Fed chair after assurances DOJ would not use the Powell probe to threaten Fed independence, effectively ending his blockade. The DOJ dropped the investigation, clearing Warsh’s path toward a Senate confirmation as the Banking Committee moves the nomination forward. Powell’s term ends mid‑May, and he could remain on the Fed board if Warsh is not confirmed; meanwhile, the Fed inspector general is reviewing renovation costs.
Sen. Thom Tillis will back Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve chair nomination after the DOJ dropped its criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, clearing Warsh for swift confirmation; Tillis says assurances from DOJ protect Fed independence, and Warsh signals major regime changes at the Fed with the potential for rate cuts, while Powell’s status remains tied to an inspector general review.
Republicans are pushing to confirm Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair as Jerome Powell’s term ends, while urging the Trump administration to end its DOJ probe into Powell; Sen. Thom Tillis remains a key blocker and is seeking an off-ramp, with Senate leaders signaling the probe must wrap up to move Warsh forward. Trump has threatened to fire Powell if he stays, and a Warsh confirmation hearing is on the calendar as GOP lawmakers press for leadership changes at the Fed.
Sen. Thom Tillis, retiring and frustrated with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, warned during her Senate Judiciary Committee testimony that he would use procedural holds to block nominations and even deny quorum to push for answers about a Charlotte immigration crackdown, a rare intra-party escalation that could disrupt Senate operations.
Sen. Thom Tillis says Kevin Warsh’s bid to be Fed chair could face a long confirmation due to restrictions on a nominee’s business life, and he will oppose any Fed confirmation until the DOJ resolves its investigation into Chair Jerome Powell, casting doubt on Warsh’s path as Trump’s pick awaits Senate action.
Sen. Thom Tillis pledges to block Kevin Warsh's Fed nomination until the Justice Department completes its probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell over HQ renovation costs, and says he’d maintain the blockade even if DOJ drops the inquiry in exchange for Powell leaving the Fed after his term; Powell could stay on the board as a governor for up to two more years, and Tillis criticizes the subpoenas as premature.
Sen. Thom Tillis vows to block any Federal Reserve nominees, including Kevin Warsh, until the DOJ finishes its investigation into Jerome Powell’s Senate testimony, arguing that a pardon would not resolve the case or protect Fed independence; the live updates also cover DHS funding stopgap and other Capitol Hill headlines.
President Trump says the criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should continue, urging U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to pursue it to the end despite Sen. Thom Tillis’s vow to oppose any new Fed chair nominee until the probe is resolved; Tillis’s stance could block Kevin Warsh’s nomination for Fed chair. CNBC reports the Fed has not yet complied with grand jury subpoenas tied to Pirro’s probe, while the Fed defends the Washington HQ renovation as a cost-saving measure and Powell’s term ends in May.
Senator Thom Tillis announced he will not consider a replacement for Fed Governor Lisa Cook until her firing by Trump, citing ongoing legal disputes, while supporting other Fed nominees and highlighting the political tensions surrounding the Fed appointments.
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper hinted at a run for U.S. Senate, criticizing Washington Republicans and emphasizing his efforts to expand healthcare in North Carolina, positioning himself as a strong Democratic contender for the upcoming race to succeed Thom Tillis. While not yet officially announced, his comments and the political landscape suggest he is the likely Democratic candidate, with the race expected to be highly competitive and pivotal for control of the Senate.
Michael Whatley, RNC chair, plans to run for Senate in North Carolina with Trump's support, after Tillis announced he won't seek re-election. Lara Trump, initially considering a run, has decided not to pursue the seat. The race is expected to be highly competitive with top contenders including Whatley and Democrat Roy Cooper.