Marco Rubio Becomes First Nominee Of Trump’s Second Term To Be Confirmed
The Senate voted Monday to confirm Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as the 72nd Secretary of State of the United States. The motion passed with unanimous support, with 99 votes in favor and 0 votes against. According to For an unofficial tally. Mr. Rubio will serve as President Donald Trump's chief foreign policy adviser and […]
Trump’s UN ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik says he sees ‘great promise’ in the United Nations
First appearance on Fox: U.N. ambassador-designate Elise Stefanik said President Trump sees “great promise” in the United Nations and will bring “reform” to the organization. “When I discussed this nomination with President Trump, he told me he had great expectations for the United Nations if it focused on its founding mission of international peace and […]
Trump nominee Sean Duffy vows to usher in a 'golden age of transportation'
Senate Commerce Committee holds a confirmation hearing for President-elect Trump’s nominee for Transportation Secretary … source
New York Times reporter sparks backlash for claims on ‘unitary executive theory’ and Trump OMB nominee
A New York Times reporter wrote this week that Russell T. Vogh, President-elect Trump's nominee to head the Office of Management and Budget, has helped promote a “unified executive theory” for President Trump's second term. It was suggested that it was controversial. This drew sharp criticism on social media and among conservative analysts, who argued […]
James Comer Asks AG Nominee Pam Bondi to Prosecute James Biden
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has accused President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general nominee Pam Bondi of lying to Congress about James Biden, according to a letter obtained by Breitbart News. He called for an investigation and prosecution. President Biden's younger brother, James, is a member of the Biden family's businesses. As reported by Breitbart […]
Treasury Nominee Bessent Defends Tariffs, Nuclear Energy in Hearing
Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent opened his confirmation hearing in the Senate Finance Committee with a powerful attack on the radical left by defending the value of tariffs and nuclear energy. While many in the Democratic Party and Washington's elites support radical free trade and so-called “green energy,” Bessent rejects their elitist views and supports […]
Trump Treasury secretary nominee won’t support raising minimum wage
Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump's nominee for Treasury secretary, said Thursday that he does not support raising the minimum wage. If confirmed, Bessent would not have the power to raise wages, which would require a vote from Congress. But Sen. Bernie Sanders (Iconic, Vt.), who introduced a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 in […]
Trump’s HUD nominee wants to help Americans escape government assistance
Scott Turner, a former NFL player turned Texas state lawmaker, said Thursday during his confirmation hearing to become the next Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that his goal is to help people escape government assistance and become more self-sufficient. He said that his goal is to support them. Testifying before the Senate Banking, […]
Treasury secretary nominee corrects Democrat about ‘clean energy race’ against China
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the Treasury Department reminded a Democratic senator during his confirmation hearing Thursday that China is not doing its part to join the “clean energy race.” There was a need. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) asked Scott Bessent. Whether you support eliminating tax credits for low- or zero-emission products. “Free trade […]
Trump Treasury Sec Nominee Fires Back At Dem Sen Who Tries Gotcha Question On ‘Clean Energy’ Race With China
Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent told Democratic Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden during his confirmation hearing Thursday that the United States is not in a clean energy “arms race” with China. President-elect Donald Trump intends to direct unused funds from President Joe Biden's climate change law, the Inflation Control Act (IRA), to infrastructure spending, the Daily […]