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Tag: Confirmation

Sen. Murphy Delays Confirmation of CIA Director Nominee John Ratcliffe

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday night blocked Senate confirmation of President Donald Trump's nominee to head the CIA, John Ratcliffe, calling for Democrats to use political maneuvering to protect national security. That infuriated Republicans who said it was a threat. Ratcliffe's nomination was supported by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence in a bipartisan […]

Pete Hegseth lawyer rips apart claims from ex-sister-in-law ahead of confirmation

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, is pushing back on his former sister-in-law's last-minute affidavit with new allegations. Mr. Hegseth's attorney, Timothy C. Parlatore, on Wednesday sent a letter to Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), citing former Mr. Hegseth's affidavit, Daniel Dietrich. requested that the claim be revoked. […]

Senate Committee Delays Pam Bondi’s AG Confirmation

Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing will be postponed for one week, according to a committee notice Monday. The committee hearing was originally scheduled to approve her nomination with a full Senate confirmation vote. Watch — “Senator, you have been censured by Congress!” — Pam Bondi and “Shifty” Sen. Adam Schiff Spurr: […]

‘Obstructionist Democrats’ Block Swift Confirmation Of Trump’s CIA Nominee Despite Garnering Bipartisan Support

Senate Democrats on Tuesday night blocked expedited confirmation of President Donald Trump's nominee to head the CIA, John Ratcliffe. Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut opposed a deadline deal that would hasten the confirmation of Ratcliffe, a former director of national intelligence. Mr. Murphy's refusal to give Mr. Ratcliffe an expedited confirmation vote could be […]

Sen. Jim Risch Plans to Expedite Elise Stefanik’s U.N. Confirmation

Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman The Senate Foreign Relations Committee said Tuesday it plans to speed up foreign policy. Senate floor confirmation of UN ambassador candidate Elise Stefanik. Many Democrats are trying to block confirmation of President Donald Trump's nominee. They want to delay confirmation to protect President Joe Biden's legacy and block President Trump's […]

Stefanik, Murphy clash over Musk gesture at confirmation hearing

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) clashed with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) during her confirmation hearing over a comparison between Elon Musk's gesture during his inaugural address and a Nazi salute. There was a collision. “What do you think about Elon Musk, perhaps the president's most prominent adviser, giving the Heil Hitler salute twice at the president's […]

Stefanik looks back to fiery exchanges with college leaders in Senate confirmation hearing: ‘watershed moment’

Republican New York Rep. Elise Stefanik appeared before senators on Tuesday as part of her confirmation process to become U.N. ambassador, delivering a blistering rebuke of university administrators and “exposing the rot of anti-Semitism.” It was a “watershed'' moment.'' “At American universities. “My oversight efforts led to the most viewed testimony in Congressional history. This […]

Stefanik to Tout Trump’s Peace Through Strength Agenda in Confirmation Hearing

United Nations ambassador candidate Elise Stefanik will appear at her Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday to advocate for President Donald Trump's strong America-first peace policy, Breitbart News reported. Stefanik gained attention in the House of Representatives in 2021, replacing Liz Cheney as chair of the Republican Conference. She then played a pivotal role in the […]