Paramount hires ex-Trump nominee as ombudsman for CBS News
Paramount Names Kenneth Weinstein as CBS News Ombudsman Paramount has appointed Kenneth Weinstein as the new ombudsman for CBS News. This comes shortly after the company’s significant merger with Skydance, which has sparked considerable discussion regarding its influence on editorial decisions. Weinstein, who previously served as president and CEO of the Hudson Institute and chairman […]
Thune seeks to fast-track nominee confirmations with Senate ‘suitcase nuke’
Senate Majority Leader’s Strategy on Filibuster In 2013, Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) initiated the first “nuclear option” by limiting the filibuster for most administrative confirmations, ignoring its application for Supreme Court nominees. Then, in 2017, former Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY.) employed a similar tactic to confirm Justice Neil Gorsuch, again easing […]
Senate Republicans prepare to use ‘nuclear option’ to overcome Democratic nominee obstruction
On Monday, Senate Republicans initiated a plan to modify the Chamber of Commerce rules, aiming to expedite the confirmation of numerous stalled candidates from the Trump administration in the near future. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) kicked off the rule change process by presenting a resolution that outlines many candidates awaiting confirmation. The first […]
Republicans use extreme measures in response to the Democratic nominee delay
Senate Republicans Push for Rule Changes to Confirm Trump’s Candidates Senate Republicans are taking steps to initiate a “nuclear option” aimed at confirming President Trump’s nominees. On Monday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune outlined a framework that would allow for changing Senate rules through simple majority votes, creating pathways to streamline the confirmation of candidates. […]
Trump’s Fed Nominee Miran Overcomes Democrat Criticism, Earns Republican Backing
Confirmation Hearing for Stephen Milan Stephen Milan, President Trump’s nominee for the Federal Reserve, sought to reassure Republican lawmakers during his confirmation hearing on Thursday. He faced criticism from Democrat senators but remained steady in his responses. Milan, currently chairing the Economic Advisors Council, explained his choice to take an unpaid leave instead of resigning […]
Warren questions Trump’s Federal Reserve nominee about the 2020 election and job data assertions
Warren Questions Fed Nominee’s Independence at Hearing During a recent confirmation hearing, Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts, expressed concerns regarding Stephen Milan, a nominee for the Federal Reserve. She suggested that his responses might align more with loyalty to President Trump than with an independent stance. Warren specifically inquired whether Milan believed Trump […]
Trump’s Federal Reserve nominee to undergo intense questioning in the Senate
The Senate Banking Committee is set to consider the potential expansion of President Trump’s latest committee of presidents, marking a step toward reshaping the central bank in alignment with Trump’s vision. This week, Stephen Milan, the chairman of the White House Economic Advisors Council, is scheduled to appear before the committee as they deliberate on […]
Senate Republicans focus on strategy to resolve Trump nominee impasse
Senate Republicans Target Rule Changes Senate Republicans are gearing up to address potential changes to the rules established under “nuclear choice.” The GOP plans to gather for a special conference meeting on Wednesday to tackle this issue after weeks of discussions, aiming to make swift progress before returning home. While various ideas have been floated, […]
Barrasso warns of drastic measures in Democrats’ conflict over Trump’s nominee
Senate Dynamics: Barrasso’s Push for Nominations Amidst Democratic Resistance Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso is positioning himself as a key player in the ongoing standoff between Senate Democrats and candidates backed by President Donald Trump. Before departing Washington, D.C., Senate Republicans initiated agreements with their colleagues across the aisle. These contracts are meant to facilitate […]
Trump surprises Wall Street and Washington with a contentious nominee for the BLS.
President Trump’s recent nomination of Eji Antoni to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is drawing attention, especially as it marks a departure from previous appointments, prompting scrutiny among economists. Traditionally, BLS commissioners have been seasoned academics or long-time civil servants with extensive backgrounds in economics and statistics. In contrast, Antoni is a known […]