Booker yells at Grassley while Democrats leave in protest as GOP senators move forward with nominations for Bove and Pirro.
Democrats were removed from a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday after a Republican senator facilitated the appointments of former Trump Attorney Emil Bove to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and Janine Piro to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) expressed his frustration to Chuck Grassley (R-IA) for about […]
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 […]
Alina Habba, chosen by Trump for NJ’s US Attorney, receives strong support from law enforcement but encounters resistance from Democratic senators.
Challenges for Trump’s US Attorney Nominee in New Jersey President Trump’s nominee for the U.S. Attorney position in New Jersey is seeking backing from prominent law enforcement figures across the nation. However, hurdles remain, particularly from Democratic Senators in the state, as her interim status is set to expire in two weeks. Alina Haba, a […]
Republican senators caution Trump that dismissing Powell would create significant disruption in the economy.
Republicans Caution Trump on Firing Fed Chairman Powell Senate Republicans have expressed their concerns to President Trump regarding his threat to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, describing such an action as potentially disastrous. They suggest it could trigger a “shock wave” throughout financial markets, impacting the broader economy. GOP Senators, including some of Trump’s […]
Trump and senators made a good decision by agreeing to protect HIV/AIDS funding.
I’ve dedicated my career to public policy, focusing on vulnerable groups, particularly orphans and children. My work with the House Freedom Caucus has centered on policies that protect these populations both domestically and globally. This week, during negotiations surrounding recovery efforts, the White House expressed gratitude for agreeing to exempt the President’s Emergency Plan for […]
Three Republican Senators Reject Donald Trump’s Spending Cuts Proposal
Senate Advances Trump Rescue Package The Senate made a significant move forward on President Donald Trump’s rescue package on Tuesday evening. This was just before Vice President JD Vance headed to the U.S. Capitol to cast his vote during the same stage of the process. The vote concluded with a narrow 51-50 outcome. Three Republican […]
Republican senators want to distance themselves from the Trump-Epstein-MAGA issue
Senate Republicans are hustling to contain a growing rift within their party following allegations that the Trump administration is withholding information related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. President Trump is facing a significant backlash, especially from typically loyal supporters, including former national security adviser Michael Flynn and notable conservative figure Laura […]
Key questions senators should pose to Trump’s nominee for labor lawyer
Senate Hearing on Crystal Carry’s NLRB Nomination This week, the Senate is set to hold a hearing regarding the nomination of Crystal Carry, an administrative labor lawyer who isn’t widely known, to become the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The NLRB is a significant federal agency focused on safeguarding workers’ right […]
Senators from both parties question Nvidia CEO about trip to China
Concerns Raised Over Nvidia CEO’s Trip to China Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jim Banks have expressed concerns regarding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s upcoming visit to China, highlighting fears that it might inadvertently support businesses linked to the Chinese military or those attempting to navigate around U.S. export controls. The bipartisan duo urged caution, advising Huang […]
Kansas ad encouraging outreach to GOP senators triggers Republican response
PBS Kansas has launched new advertisements aimed at encouraging viewers to reach out to Republican senators before a crucial vote regarding federal funding for public media. This comes amid efforts by the Trump administration and NPR to reassess federal funds for PBS; the Senate is set to vote on a proposed funding package next week […]