Tillis Challenges Powell’s Claims of Persecution
Warsh’s Approval Remains Uncertain During the confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, Senator Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) made it clear that the nomination cannot proceed while the Justice Department’s investigation into the Federal Reserve’s renovation cost overruns is ongoing. The following day, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, at a press conference focused on an international car theft […]
Trump recognized that Tillis’ delay could hinder his choice for Fed leadership.
President Donald Trump is set to submit his nominations for Federal Reserve board members to the Senate next week. However, he has some concerns regarding a particular Senate Republican who may hinder the confirmation process. Kevin Warsh is slated for a confirmation hearing with the Senate Banking Committee after his initial hearing was canceled. Unfortunately, […]
Tillis parts ways with Trump over voter ID laws as GOP prepares for important vote
Senate Republicans Gear Up for Voter ID Bill Battle Republican senators are bracing for a showdown over a voter ID bill backed by President Trump. However, one key Republican senator is set to oppose it. Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina has declared that he will not back the Protecting American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE). […]
Tillis commends grand jury for dismissing Democrat charges
Senate Republicans React to Grand Jury’s Decision Several Senate Republicans, known for occasionally diverging from the Trump administration, have expressed support for the grand jury’s recent choice not to indict multiple Democratic lawmakers. These lawmakers had urged military personnel to refuse what they described as “unlawful orders.” Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina applauded the […]
Senator Thom Tillis from the GOP maintains his threat to obstruct Trump’s federal nominee if the investigation into Jerome Powell is not abandoned.
Sen. Thom Tillis to Block Federal Reserve Pick Amid Investigation On Wednesday, Sen. Thom Tillis announced he would remain committed to blocking President Trump’s nominee for the Federal Reserve chair unless the Justice Department halts its investigation into Jerome Powell. Initially, North Carolina Republicans suggested they would oppose Kevin Warsh’s confirmation after news broke that […]
Leavitt criticizes Tillis for hindering Trump’s Federal Reserve nominee during the DOJ’s investigation of Powell
White House Press Secretary Criticizes Senator’s Stance on Fed Chairman Nomination White House press secretary Caroline Levitt has accused Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) of putting the United States in a precarious position. She claims he is essentially “holding our country hostage” by refusing to support President Donald Trump’s choice for a new Federal Reserve chairman […]
Sen Thom Tillis plans to oppose Trump’s nominee for the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, due to the Justice Department’s investigation of Powell.
Thom Tillis Opposes Trump’s Fed Chairman Nomination Amid Ongoing Investigation Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) announced that he will block President Trump’s choice for the next Federal Reserve chairman until the administration wraps up its investigation into the current chairman, Jerome Powell. Tillis, who seems to be navigating a careful relationship with the Trump administration, expressed […]
Republican Senators Murkowski and Tillis urge DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to step down following the Alex Pretti shooting
Calls for Kristi Noem’s Resignation Following Controversial Shooting On Tuesday, Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski and Thom Tillis publicly urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign. This came in the wake of the January 24 incident where Border Patrol agents killed Alex Preti, marking the first time Republican lawmakers have called for the resignation of […]
Senator Thom Tillis from the GOP plans to prevent any of Trump’s Federal Reserve nominees due to the inquiry into Powell.
Tillis Blocks Trump’s Fed Nominee Amid Powell Investigation North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis announced on Sunday that he plans to block President Trump’s nominee for the Federal Reserve, in light of a Justice Department investigation into Chairman Jerome Powell. This decision from Tillis could make it more complicated for the Senate Banking Committee, which includes […]
Sen. Thom Tillis Promises to Prevent All Federal Nominees Following Investigation into Jerome Powell
Thom Tillis Threatens to Block Federal Reserve Appointments North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis has announced plans to obstruct any future Federal Reserve appointments made by President Donald Trump, including positions for chair, in light of a criminal investigation by the Justice Department into Chairman Jerome Powell. Tillis, who is a former congressman and currently […]