Blue Ridge Bank is returning to profitability.

Blue Ridge Bank is returning to profitability.

Blue Ridge Bank Returns to Profitability After Two Years After facing two consecutive years of losses, Blue Ridge Bank has reported its first profitable quarter in eight quarters, indicating a successful turnaround plan initiated by Richmond banker Billy Beale. The Henrico-based bank, valued at $2.5 billion, highlighted its recovery in its second-quarter revenue release. Beale, […]

Trump escalates the ‘blue slips’ conflict with Grassley

Trump escalates the 'blue slips' conflict with Grassley

President Trump is ramping up his criticism towards Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley for not advancing changes to the “blue slip” policy, which has frustrated some Senate Republicans. Trump is visibly annoyed that many of his judicial nominees are stuck in limbo. He expressed intentions to take legal action on Monday regarding longstanding Senate […]

Trump hints at legal action regarding ‘blue slips’ as leading GOP senator remains steadfast

Trump hints at legal action regarding 'blue slips' as leading GOP senator remains steadfast

Trump Threatens Legal Action Over Senate Judicial Practices President Donald Trump announced his intention to sue regarding Senate practices that enable lawmakers to block candidates for U.S. attorney and district court positions. This move comes as Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee express interest in changing existing traditions. Central to Trump’s frustration is the Senate’s […]

Grassley stands firm against Trump’s request to eliminate Senate ‘blue slips’ for judicial appointments

Grassley stands firm against Trump’s request to eliminate Senate 'blue slips' for judicial appointments

Grassley Stands Firm on Blue Slip Tradition Amid Trump’s Frustration The leading Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Chuck Grassley from Iowa, is again rejecting President Donald Trump’s push to alter Senate traditions regarding judicial appointments. This comes as Trump requests a significant shift in how district court and U.S. attorney candidates are handled. Grassley […]

Trump criticizes Senate blue slip process hindering his judicial appointments

Trump criticizes Senate blue slip process hindering his judicial appointments

Trump Critiques Senate’s Blue Slip Tradition President Donald Trump recently criticized the Senate’s “blue slip” tradition, labeling it an unconstitutional affront to his appointing authority. He argued that his rights were essentially stripped away in a state represented by just one Democratic senator. In his comments, Trump referred to his entitlement to nominate judges and […]