Republicans overpower Senate Democrats to approve Trump’s nominee for Vatican ambassador who highlighted Harris’ bias
The Democrats are facing a significant challenge, with their approval ratings hitting the lowest point in over three decades. This has prompted intense efforts to obstruct President Donald Trump’s agenda. A key aspect of their strategy in the Senate revolves around delaying the confirmation of Trump’s presidential nominees for various positions by not consenting to […]
Warren asks the nominee for HHS general counsel about vaccines and abortion.
On Thursday, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) questioned how West Virginia Senator Mike Stuart’s (R) views on vaccines and abortion might influence his role as a potential advisor to the Department of Health and Human Services. Stuart has shown support for state bills allowing exemptions under West Virginia’s School Vaccination Policy. He identifies himself as “non-sided […]
Susan Monarez, the second nominee from Trump to head the CDC, has been approved by the Senate.
CDC Appoints New Director Amid Controversies The Senate has confirmed Susan Monales as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This appointment comes during a significant reform period initiated by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Monales, who is 50 years old, was […]
Senate approves Trump’s nominee Emil Bove for federal appeals court
Senate Confirms Emil Bove as Federal Judge The Senate has confirmed Emil Bove, nominated by President Donald Trump, to serve as a federal judge in the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The confirmation, which took place on Tuesday, passed narrowly with a 50-49 vote, without any backing from Democratic senators. Bove’s nomination […]
Monarez appointed as CDC director following the withdrawal of Trump’s initial nominee.
Senate Confirms Dr. Susan Monares as CDC Director The Senate has confirmed Dr. Susan Monares to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) following President Donald Trump’s initial nominee facing challenges in finding support. Monares, a well-known figure in Washington with extensive experience in various public health roles, was confirmed with a 51 […]
Democrats escalate typical Trump nominee approvals into intense political struggles
Democrats are pushing back against President Trump’s ongoing challenges to their key policy objectives by turning the Senate confirmation process into a partisan confrontation. This has put Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) in a tough spot, as daily issues start to pile up. While political clashes over nominees aren’t new in Washington, Senate Democrats, […]
Senate approves Trump’s nominee Wright to head the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Senate Confirms David Wright as NRC Chairman The Senate has confirmed its first candidate this week, David A. Wright, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The confirmation, which took place on Monday, passed with a vote of 50 to 39. Wright isn’t new to the role; he […]
Mamdani, the nominee for mayor in NYC, does not respond to being called a ‘communist’
Exclusive: Zoran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for mayor in New York City, declined to comment when pressed by journalists about critics labeling him a communist or whether he would retract any of his left-wing statements. While standing outside his residence on Friday, Mamdani laughed at these inquiries. He avoided a direct answer despite the increasing […]
Cory Booker struggles with frustration, participates in the Democrats’ walkout during the Senate hearing on Trump’s judicial nominee Emil Bove
Spartacus Returns Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) expressed intense frustration during a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on Thursday. For eight minutes, he implored Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) over the nomination of Emil Bove, a former personal attorney for President Trump, urging discussion before the committee pushed forward with the vote. Booker became agitated when Grassley moved […]
Dem Senators Storm Out of Meeting to Protest Trump Judicial Nominee Vote
On Thursday, a Democratic senator emerged from a meeting to support the nomination of Emil Bove, an attorney from the Department of Justice, for a judgeship on the US Court of Appeals in the Third Circuit. The Senate Judiciary Committee meeting wrapped up after New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, a Democrat, expressed concerns. He claimed […]