Nominee for National Park Service withdraws from consideration
President Donald Trump has officially withdrawn the nomination of Scott Sorcha for the position of Director of the National Park Service. This comes after Socha himself decided to withdraw his candidacy last month. A White House official confirmed the news, stating, “Scott Sorcha has withdrawn his nomination.” In a statement, Socha explained, “I have withdrawn […]
Sen Thom Tillis, a significant opponent to Trump’s Fed nominee, has changed his mind and will vote for confirmation.
Recusal from Fed Nomination Opposition Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, announced on Sunday that he will not oppose President Donald Trump’s choice to succeed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Previously, Tillis expressed intentions to oppose any Trump nominations for the Federal Reserve following a Justice Department investigation into the renovations of the […]
Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh states Trump did not tell him to lower rates during intense Senate hearing.
Kevin Warsh Denies Trump’s Pressure on Interest Rates During a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Kevin Warsh, a candidate for Federal Reserve Chairman, dismissed claims that President Trump had urged him to lower interest rates. When questioned about any pressure from Trump, the 56-year-old investor firmly stated, “He didn’t ask for it, he didn’t ask for […]
Fed nominee Kevin Warsh to undergo Senate questioning on autonomy and interest rates
Warsh Faces Senate Scrutiny in Fed Nomination Hearing Kevin Warsh, chosen by President Trump to head the Federal Reserve, is anticipated to encounter significant scrutiny during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday before the Senate Banking Committee. His commitment to maintaining independence and potential interest rate cuts are likely to be central topics of discussion. Warsh, […]
Corruption watchdog nominee questioned for donating and volunteering for his mayoral campaign
Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s appointment of a corruption watchdog has drawn significant criticism from local lawmakers due to his prior donations and support to his campaign during a contentious meeting on Monday. Nadia Shihata, a former federal prosecutor nominated by Mr. Hizner to lead the investigation, faced tough questions regarding her connections to the mayor and […]
Trump’s new DHS nominee easily secures Senate approval, with one Republican dissenting.
Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin as DHS Head Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma has been confirmed to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following his nomination by President Donald Trump just weeks earlier. In early March, Trump appointed Mullin to replace the current DHS Secretary, Kristi Noem, due to ongoing personal and political conflicts. […]
More than 300 families affected by migrant crime call on senators to approve Trump’s DHS nominee.
A group advocating for victims of crimes linked to illegal immigration is urging Congressional members to support Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) for the position of Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Over 300 families affected by what they describe as lax border policies have rallied behind this cause. American Border Stories (TABS), an organization […]
Single Democrat supports Trump’s DHS nominee
Trump’s DHS Nomination Advances with Democratic Support President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Department of Homeland Security moved forward in committee on Thursday, aided by a surprising vote from a Democratic senator. Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma saw his nomination cleared by the Senate Homeland Security Committee after Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania crossed party […]
Trump’s nominee for DHS moves closer to confirmation as department remains shut down for over a month.
Senator Markwayne Mullin Nominated for Secretary of Homeland Security On Thursday morning, Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma was nominated to be the next Secretary of Homeland Security during a challenging period for the agency. The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved this nomination with a narrow 8-7 vote, where Senator Rand Paul from […]
Trump’s nominee for DHS explains when ICE agents require warrants for enforcement as talks to avoid a shutdown are delayed.
Trump’s DHS Nominee Advocates for Judicial Warrants for Immigration Agents During a confirmation hearing on Wednesday, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Sen. Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma, stated that federal immigration agents will need a judicial warrant to enter private properties. Mullin expressed his support for this requirement, acknowledging […]