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Tillis presses for Hegseth ouster amid defense leadership clash

Sen. Thom Tillis renewed his call for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to be fired after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation, accusing Hegseth of inept management and prioritizing culture-war issues over modernizing the Army. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between Trump allies in the White House and defense leadership; the White House and Pentagon did not comment on Tillis’s accusation, and Tillis—who is not seeking reelection—has long clashed with Hegseth since he took the Pentagon helm in 2024.

via Politico|

#hegseth #military-leadership #pentagon

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Trump ties Blanche confirmation to revival of a controversial DOJ fund

President Trump warned that the $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund would be revived if Todd Blanche is not confirmed as attorney general, with Blanche’s acting tenure and fund creation a point of contention as Sens. Cornyn and Tillis delay the nomination; Trump has appealed a ruling to reopen access to the fund, while the Senate Judiciary Committee plans to move Blanche’s nomination on Aug. 4 amid ongoing political backlash discussions.

via USA Today|

#anti-weaponization-fund #cornyn #politics

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Trump Relaunches Push for $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund as Senate Confirmation Hurdles Persist

Trump revived his push to codify an $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' into law after previously calling it dead, threatening to keep Todd Blanche as Acting AG if Congress won't back it; the plan has stalled Blanche's confirmation as Senate Republicans demand a shelved proposal, while the DOJ has signaled it won't move forward with the payments to those targeted by the Biden administration (including Jan. 6 participants and Hunter Biden).

via Politico|

#cornyn #politics #senate

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Trump laments dead anti-weaponization fund as Blanche nomination stalls

President Trump said the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund—meant to compensate people who claim government abuse, including Jan. 6 rioters—is dead, a development that complicates GOP support for Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination as Sen. Cornyn and Sen. Tillis demand in-writing assurances not to revive the fund; the White House has signaled it may allow Blanche to serve in an acting capacity while weighing political risks ahead of elections.

via Politico|

#anti-weaponization-fund #cornyn #politics

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Trump backs disputed anti-weaponization fund, imperiling Blanche nomination

President Trump defended the $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' for Jan. 6 defendants, signaling it remains alive even as his acting AG nominee Todd Blanche seeks confirmation; the stance has frayed relations with Senators Cornyn and Tillis and jeopardizes Blanche's approval as a looming summer recess complicates Senate action, with concerns tied to an IRS settlement that would shield Trump and his affiliates.

via NBC News|

#anti-weaponization-fund #blanche-nomination #cornyn

politics2 months ago•193 min saved

Trump defends DOJ weaponization fund as Cornyn stalls Blanche nomination

Trump defended the DOJ’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund and targeted Sen. John Cornyn as Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation stalls, with Sen. Tillis also withholding support; Cornyn has demanded written assurances the fund won’t be revived, Blanche has said the program is dead, and the nomination fight remains unresolved.

via CNN|

#cornyn #doj #politics

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Trump Threatens to Pause Blanche’s AG Nomination Until GOP Holdouts Depart

President Trump warned he could temporarily withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general and refile it after Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis—two Republicans who have raised concerns about the Justice Department settlement tied to Trump’s tax-return case—leave office in January. The Senate Judiciary Committee had postponed a vote on Blanche amid the holdouts' objections, while Cornyn and Tillis criticized the tactic as ill-advised and potentially delaying the confirmation process. Both lawmakers indicated the concerns should be addressed in the confirmation process, and the White House was noted as facing pushback. Cornyn and Tillis are exiting their current offices, adding timing uncertainty to Blanche’s prospects.

via NBC News|

#blanche #cornyn #doj

politics2 months ago•7 min saved

White House courtings GOP swing votes to push Blanche’s AG nomination

The White House is actively courting Republican senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn to secure votes for attorney general nominee Todd Blanche, as a single GOP 'no' in the Senate Judiciary Committee could derail his confirmation. Negotiations reportedly revolve around potential changes to a controversial settlement related to a funding program for Trump allies and the Epstein files, with Tillis seeking the fund nullified; a committee vote is targeted for July 30 ahead of a possible Senate floor vote in August.

via Politico|

#blanche #cornyn #judiciary-committee

politics3 months ago•18 min saved

GOP Senators Plan Capitol Face-To-Face With Trump Amid Rising Frustration

A group of Republican senators, led by Senate Majority Leader John Thune and including Thom Tillis, are set to attend a closed-door Capitol lunch to prepare for a face-to-face meeting with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, reflecting growing frustration within the GOP and an effort to coordinate with the president.

via AP News|

#gop #politics #senate

politics4 months ago•1 min saved

Tillis Doubts Trump’s DNI Pick Will Clear the Senate

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) blasted Bill Pulte, Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. intelligence community, calling him an “incendiary attack dog” and predicting he has no path to Senate confirmation. Trump says Pulte will serve as acting DNI while remaining FHFA director and chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a setup that could see him stay in an acting role if full confirmation fails.

via CNBC|

#bill-pulte #dni #politics

politics4 months ago•10 min saved

Trump Slams Tillis as GOP Discord Deepens Over 2026 Agenda

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.

via HuffPost|

#gop #politics #tillis

politics4 months ago•98 min saved

Tillis rails against Hegseth over impulsive defense shakeups

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.

via MS NOW|

#army-europe-africa #hegseth #notus

politics4 months ago•7 min saved

Banks, Warren Align on Crypto Bill Ahead of Senate Vote

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.

via Politico|

#crypto #elizabeth-warren #politics

politics5 months ago•29 min saved

GOP Jan. 6 litmus test sparks public feud between Tillis and Ed Martin

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.

via Politico|

#ed-martin #gop-politics #jan-6

politics5 months ago•4 min saved

Tillis Lifts Blockade, Warsh Set for Fed Chair Confirmation

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.

via NBC News|

#doj-investigation #federal-reserve #politics