Democrats advance 5 more Biden judicial nominees
Five more of President Biden's judicial nominees appeared out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday and are expected to advance to the Senate floor in the coming days. Senate Democrats on Wednesday confirmed Biden's appointment of his 220th federal judge and hope to increase that number even more before the Thanksgiving holiday. Republicans have […]
Who will stand up to Trump’s unqualified nominees?
Donald Trump likes to test the limits of the system. It has long been the norm for presidents to appoint men and women of experience, ability, integrity, and character to cabinet and staff positions. Not all presidents have succeeded in this, but it has been a nearly consistent aspiration. During his first term, President Trump […]
Senate set for late night as battle over judicial nominees rages on
The Senate is scheduled for midnight Wednesday, and Democrats are trying to usher in a slew of judicial nominees to fill vacancies weeks before handing control of the Senate to Republicans in January. The chamber is planning a vote that could last into Thursday as part of the push, the second night that lawmakers will […]
All Trump Nominees on ‘Solid Political Ground’ for Confirmation
According to contributor Jeff Greenfield, there is a good chance that President-elect Donald Trump's nominee will be confirmed by the Senate. “Politico'' magazine. Greenfield's opinion contradicts mainstream media reports about the possible confirmations of Pete Hegseth, Matt Gaetz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Major media outlets have been claiming in recent days that the chances […]
Sprint to confirm Trump nominees kicks off in January
Some? And how fast? That's the question in early January as the Senate races to confirm as many of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees as possible. The senators can't do much right now for several reasons. Republicans are not in charge of the Senate, and Trump will not be sworn in as president until January 20 […]
Democrats look at late-night, weekend votes to confirm last Biden judicial nominees
Senate Democrats are expected to vote late Monday night in a desperate effort to confirm as many of President Biden's nominees for federal attorney general before President-elect Trump takes office in January. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York told colleagues on the Senate floor Monday that the Democratic majority “continues to work to […]
Speaker Johnson open to supporting recess appointment for Trump nominees
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) left open the possibility that President-elect Trump could appoint his Cabinet through recess appointments without requiring Senate confirmation. “We'll evaluate it at the right time and make the right decision. There may be a capability for that. We'll have to see how it goes,” Johnson said. He spoke on “Fox […]
Democrats’ furor over ‘unqualified’ Trump nominees puts Biden’s staffing decisions back in the spotlight
Conservatives are criticizing President-elect Trump's cabinet appointments as “unqualified,” citing several examples of questioning whether members of the Biden-Harris administration and campaign are qualified for the role. The faction is protesting. In recent days, Democrats in Congress and the media have blasted the qualifications of the Trump administration's nominees, including the selection of retired Army […]
Democrats Test ‘No Religious Test’ Clause in Attacks on Trump Nominees
Democrats are attacking the religious beliefs of several of President-elect Donald Trump's top candidates, risking a conflict with the Constitution, which prohibits the use of religious tests to hold public office. President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, has been criticized for his tattoos, one of which depicts a Jerusalem cross. Another contains […]
Florida Gearing Up for Special Elections to Replace Trump Nominees
Florida has special candidates to replace President Trump's nominees, from Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to Rep. Mike Walz (R-Fla.). Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he is preparing for an election. week. DeSantis offered his congratulations to former President Donald Trump and the president-elect for their nominations to key positions. […]