Will the Senate give up its constitutional check on Trump's nominees?
As Donald Trump brings a wrecking ball to what is left of our political norm, we need to stop thinking about democratic guardrails and start thinking about barricades and trenches. No advantage is too small to protect, and no weakness is too small to strengthen. The FBI could start by conducting background checks on nominees, which […]
Trump fills his cabinet with 3 nominees to homeland security and immigration
President-elect Donald Trump is aggressively adding talent to Cabinet and other key positions. Thursday was no exception, with a focus on selecting individuals who are committed to border security and carrying out mass deportation operations. President Trump added nominees for Homeland Security and Immigration, appointing Rodney Scott as Director of U.S. Customs and Border Protection […]
Exclusive — Tillis Backs Bondi for AG, Patel for FBI; Will Vote for Hegseth and All Trump Nominees on Floor if Reported Favorably Out of Committee
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) announced his support for former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for attorney general and Kash Patel for FBI director, making key decisions for President-elect Donald Trump. His office confirmed to Breitbart News on Wednesday that he is endorsing several candidates. Tillis also plans to vote for former Fox News host […]
Tucker Carlson Is Behind Trump’s Nominees
Democratic strategist James Carville argued Tuesday on “The Beat” that media personality Tucker Carlson has the most influence over President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominations. Carville said, “Steve Bannon isn't driving this. There's one person driving this, I promise you, and it's Tucker Carlson. Tucker is an old friend of mine. What I see is… there […]
‘One Person Is Driving This’: James Carville Has Outrageous Theory On Trump’s Nominees
Democratic strategist James Carville has singled out Tucker Carlson as a key influence behind President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet choices. inside segment Carville sat down with host Ari Melber on MSNBC's “The Beat” to discuss comments Jonathan Lemire made on the network earlier in the day. Lemire suggested that Patel's nomination had the hallmarks of Steve […]
Schumer urges Thune to preserve Senate’s 'advice and consent' role on Trump nominees
Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (New York) has asked incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R.S. It calls for the Senate to maintain its “vital role” in ensuring that. Branch location. Thune is under pressure from President Trump to put the Senate in extended recess so that the president-elect can make recess appointments to […]
Trump's Cabinet nominees cannot be intimidated or silenced, ex-government official insists
‘Kudlow’ panelists Monica Crowley, Deroy Murdock and Joe Borelli react to threats against President-elect Donald Trump’s … source
Trump may rely on acting secretaries if nominees fail to muster GOP support
President-elect Trump may need to rely on the acting secretary to make Cabinet appointments, as a number of key nominations have raised serious concerns from key Republican senators. If Senate confirmation stalls, especially if there is opposition from lawmakers, the president has at least 210 days to slip a nominee into an acting role. Trump […]
Vets Hurt by Biden Policies Propose Nominees for Next Trump Administration
A community of veterans who fought against the Biden administration's initiatives they deemed unconstitutional is calling for 18 people to be appointed to positions in the incoming Trump administration to help President-elect Donald Trump carry out Pentagon reforms. I've compiled a list. other agencies. Representatives from the community of 80,000 disgruntled veterans who have had […]
Johnson on threats against Trump nominees: 'This is dangerous and unhinged'
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) on Wednesday called President-elect Trump's threats against nominees and appointees “dangerous and helpless,” calling on President Biden and other Democratic leaders to He called for the incident to be condemned. Prime Minister Johnson: “There was not just one assassination attempt on President Trump this year, but two.'' mentioned in Wednesday's […]