Elena Kagan pays tribute to Lindsey Graham, who supported her confirmation.
Justice Kagan Reflects on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Legacy During her testimony before the House Appropriations Committee, Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan expressed her condolences for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, who passed away Saturday from a ruptured aorta. “On behalf of the entire court, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to him, his […]
Todd Blanche is set for a confirmation hearing with the attorney general on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, Todd Blanche, currently serving as acting attorney general, is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a crucial nomination hearing. His qualifications for the role are, I think, quite strong. The Senate confirmed him as deputy attorney general about 16 months ago, effectively placing him in a high-ranking position within the […]
1,200 former DOJ officials opposing Todd Blanche’s confirmation labeled as partisan
Lawmakers to Question Acting Attorney General on Comey Indictment Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to testify on Capitol Hill, where he will likely encounter inquiries regarding a notable case. This includes a second indictment against former FBI Director James Comey related to his Instagram post “86 47.” It’s anticipated that Democrats will challenge […]
Senate Conducting Multiple Confirmation Hearings for Trump Nominees with August Recess Approaching
The Senate has organized several confirmation hearings starting Monday to push through numerous nominees from President Donald Trump before the August recess. Nominees for critical positions, such as the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and the new Attorney General, are on the agenda. Senate Republicans are eager to finalize these appointments before time runs […]
Trump prevents DNI nominee Jay Clayton from Senate confirmation hearing
Trump Cancels Senate Hearing on DNI Nominee Early Wednesday morning, President Trump caused a stir in the U.S. Senate when he announced on Truth Social that he was “cancelling the Senate hearing” scheduled for Jay Clayton, the nominee for director of national intelligence. He stated that the nomination would be put on hold until Jamie […]
Jay Clayton is set to appear before the Senate for confirmation as the director of national intelligence.
Confirmation Hearing for Walter Clayton Halted by Trump Former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Walter “Jay” Clayton, was set to face a challenging confirmation hearing to become the director of national intelligence. However, President Trump unexpectedly announced on Truth Social that the hearing scheduled for Wednesday would not occur. While Trump has significant […]
Jay Clayton appears before the Senate for confirmation as director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton’s Senate Confirmation Hearing Ahead Former SEC Chairman Walter “Jay” Clayton is set to appear before senators on Wednesday as he seeks confirmation to become the director of national intelligence. This hearing follows a significant backlash from Democrats regarding President Trump’s temporary nomination of Bill Pulte, a home builder’s heir, to lead the Federal […]
Todd Blanche’s confirmation in the Senate encounters opposition from GOP due to his position on January 6
President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Justice Department is already facing challenges from Senate Republicans, which could significantly hinder or even stop his confirmation process altogether. The Senate is moving forward with the confirmation of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who is set to replace former Attorney General Pam Bondi. Trump’s formal nomination will […]
Trump announces his choice for attorney general, but Democrats promise to block confirmation.
Trump Replaces Attorney General Pam Bondi On April 2, President Donald Trump removed Pam Bondi from her role as attorney general. He announced that Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney known for his legal talent, will take over as acting attorney general. Since then, a few names have emerged as possible permanent candidates for the […]
Powell for Now? Fed Names Powell Acting Chair Despite Warsh’s Confirmation
Jerome Powell Remains Federal Reserve Interim Chairman Jerome Powell continues his role at the Federal Reserve as the board has voted to appoint him as interim chairman until Kevin Warsh officially takes over. This was conveyed in a brief press release stating that such a temporary measure is typical during chair transitions. Interestingly, the release […]