Trump plans to take legal action regarding the long-standing blue slip custom that hinders judicial appointments.
Trump Threatens Lawsuit Over Senate Blue Slip Tradition President Donald Trump recently indicated that he might pursue legal action against the Senate’s age-old “blue slip” practice, which he claims hampers his ability to appoint judges and U.S. attorneys. While signing an executive order aimed at eliminating cashless bail policies in the Oval Office, he shared […]
Trump criticizes Senate blue slip process hindering his judicial appointments
Trump Critiques Senate’s Blue Slip Tradition President Donald Trump recently criticized the Senate’s “blue slip” tradition, labeling it an unconstitutional affront to his appointing authority. He argued that his rights were essentially stripped away in a state represented by just one Democratic senator. In his comments, Trump referred to his entitlement to nominate judges and […]
Trump aims to increase pressure on Grassley regarding the ‘blue slip’ issue
On Sunday, former President Trump sought to amplify the pressure on Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) regarding the blue slip procedure. This practice allows home-state senators to block nominations for district court judges and U.S. attorneys. In a post on his social media platform, Trump stated, “I have the constitutional right to appoint […]
Alina Habba criticizes the blue slip practice hindering the U.S. Attorney position
Alina Haba Stands Firm Amid Senate Confirmation Challenges Alina Haba made it clear on Sunday that she “will not be threatened” as she defends her position for the role of U.S. attorney. The ongoing dispute is centered around the Senate’s blue slip tradition, a bipartisan protocol allowing home-state senators to have a say—essentially to approve […]
Senate Republicans Discuss the Future of Blue Slip Tradition During Confirmation Efforts
President Donald Trump is advocating for the elimination of the Senate’s “blue slip” policy, a practice that’s been around for over a century and allows senators to have a significant say in judicial appointments from their home states. On Tuesday, Trump urged Sen. Chuck Grassley, the head of the Senate Judiciary Committee, to move beyond […]
Grassley remains firm on blue slip rules despite pressure from Trump
President Donald Trump is putting pressure on Republican leaders within the Senate Judiciary Committee to push through his judicial appointments and change long-standing Senate procedures. Despite his efforts, some lawmakers seem unconvinced. On Tuesday night, he urged Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley to “bring on the courage” to eliminate the “blue slip” tradition, which allows senators […]
Scottie Scheffler secures the US PGA title as competitors slip back.
It was another Scotty Sunday, marking a significant moment for Scotty Schaeffler as he continues his journey in the world of golf. This major win marks the first time a player has triumphed outside Augusta National. A year ago, Schaeffler faced a different ordeal, landing in a police cell during his quest for the Wanamaker […]
Biden failed to recognize George Clooney in a surprising memory slip that deeply unsettled the actor.
During a Democratic fundraiser in Los Angeles for his 2024 campaign, an aging Joe Biden reportedly failed to recognize George Clooney. This concerning moment was revealed in the forthcoming book, *Original Sin*, by Alex Thompson and Jake Tupper, which discusses the efforts to mask Biden’s decline during his time in office. According to the authors, […]
Celtics let another lead slip away against the Knicks and then lose Jayson Tatum.
The New York Knicks have taken a significant step in the Eastern Conference semi-finals, pulling ahead of the Boston Celtics with a 3-1 series lead after a thrilling game on Monday night. They found themselves down by 14 points with just nine minutes left in the third quarter, but managed an impressive comeback, finishing that […]
NY’s broken mental health laws let 14-year-old’s deranged alleged killer slip through cracks despite ‘all kinds of red flags’
A crazy Bronx man fell repeatedly through cracks in the broken system in New York City. And there is rage that he allegedly killed a 14-year-old boy to be eventually trapped in a psychiatric facility. Waldo Meziah's Saga – “I'm with Satan!” cried out, he showed the state's unwilling commitment laws need to be changed […]