Tag #Senate Confirmation

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Hegseth's Controversial Pentagon Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny

During his Senate confirmation hearing, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced intense scrutiny over past controversies and proposals to reshape military culture, raising concerns about his fitness to lead the Pentagon, particularly given the potential consequences for ...

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Senate Democrats Accused of Delaying Trump's Energy Nominee Confirmations

Sen. Mike Lee accuses Senate Democrats of delaying confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's energy nominees, Chris Wright and Doug Burgum, citing a breach of protocol, while Democrats claim required documents are missing, highlighting partisan gridlock impacting the incoming administration.

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Bipartisan Support for Bondi's Attorney General Nomination Amidst Senatorial Reservations

Over 60 former Democratic and Republican attorneys general, along with more than 100 former Justice Department officials, support Pam Bondi's nomination as Attorney General, citing her extensive prosecutorial experience; however, Senator Durbin expressed reservations due to her past defense of Presi...

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Trump to Utilize Vacancies Act to Fill Key Federal Positions

President-elect Donald Trump plans to utilize the 1998 Federal Vacancies Reform Act to install acting officials in approximately 1,300 key federal positions requiring Senate confirmation, bypassing the confirmation process, a strategy he employed extensively during his first term.

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Trump's Cabinet Confirmation Faces Uncertainty Amidst Senatorial Hesitations

President-elect Donald Trump faces uncertainty in confirming his cabinet, as Republican senators express reservations about nominees Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Pete Hegseth, and Tulsi Gabbard due to their past controversies, potentially setting a contentious tone for his presidency. Former Rep. Matt Gae...

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Biden Surpasses Trump in Federal Judge Appointments: 235 Confirmed

President Biden's administration confirmed 235 federal judges, surpassing President Trump's first-term total by one, highlighting the diversity of his appointees in professional background and demographics, but a shift is expected with the incoming Republican-controlled Senate.

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Protests Erupt at Hegseth's Confirmation Hearing

During his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced interruptions from at least three protesters who criticized military spending and the treatment of veterans, while Senator Tom Cotton questioned Hegseth about his support ...

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Kennedy Accused of Voter Fraud, Jeopardizing HHS Nomination

Accountable.US filed a complaint accusing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of voter fraud for casting a ballot from a New York address deemed not his residence by a court, potentially jeopardizing his confirmation as Donald Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary.

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Former DOJ Officials Urge Bondi's Confirmation as Attorney General

Over 110 former Department of Justice officials from both Democratic and Republican administrations sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday urging the confirmation of Pam Bondi as Attorney General, citing her extensive experience and commitment to the rule of law.

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Trump's Cabinet Picks Spark Controversy, Bypassing Senate Confirmation

Donald Trump's cabinet selections are sparking controversy, prioritizing loyalty over qualifications and potentially implementing policies from "Project 2025", a conservative manifesto, potentially through "recess appointments" to bypass Senate approval.

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Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks and Project 2025's Influence

Donald Trump's incoming administration faces criticism over controversial cabinet nominees linked to Project 2025, a conservative policy plan, raising concerns about potential policy changes and the bypassing of Senate confirmation.

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Biden Surpasses Trump in Federal Judge Appointments

President Biden appointed 235 federal judges, surpassing President Trump's first-term total, including the historic appointment of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson; however, Trump appointed more Supreme Court justices and appeals court judges, and several judges have reversed planned retirements in ant...

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