Thune expects Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton to be well-prepared for the upcoming intense confirmation hearings.
Senate Nomination Update In Washington, Senate Minority Leader John Thune has expressed optimism regarding the confirmations of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and director of national intelligence nominee Jay Clayton ahead of Wednesday’s hearing. Blanche played a key role in the recent Republican backlash against the Justice Department’s $1.776 billion weaponization fund. However, Clayton’s confirmation […]
Trump Executive Orders ‘Are Obviously Well-Prepared’
On Fox News Channel's “The Ingraham Angle” on Tuesday, network legal analyst Jonathan Turley spoke positively about recently sworn-in President Donald Trump's early executive orders. Turley said the executive order could trigger legal battles on some issues, such as birthright citizenship. “Well, Jonathan, this is going to be a pace we haven't seen before. And […]
Briefing with Secret Service Director ‘Did Not Go Well’ — ‘She Was Not Well-Prepared’
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) appeared on FNC’s “Your World” and called on Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to appear publicly before the Senate Homeland Security Committee in response to the assassination attempt on former President Joe Biden. The Missouri Republican slammed Cheatle, saying he was “not adequately prepared” to answer questions during a “behind the […]