Senator-Elect Jim Banks of Indiana Announces Hegseth Support
Sen.-elect Jim Banks (R-IN) announced his support for President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, on Thursday.
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Tom Cotton to Block Biden Nominees over Admin’s Classified Document Stonewalling
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) on Wednesday promised to block the confirmation of President Joe Biden’s Senate nominees until the administration complies with congressional demands to disclose information regarding Biden’s classified documents scandal.
Tom Cotton: Mike Pompeo’s North Korea Trip Proves He’s a Qualified Secretary of State Nominee
During a call with White House reporters, Cotton ridiculed Senate Democrats for suggesting Pompeo was “too bellicose” and not committed to diplomacy.
Trump’s Judges Creating a 40-Year Legacy
Establishment media outlets are painting these nominees as a motley crew that Republican senators are supporting because they have no choice, but conservative leaders say that is far from the truth.
Critical Mass: Gorsuch Nom. Forces Historic Change to Senate Rules
Senate Republicans used the “constitutional option” to change longstanding cloture rules around 12:30pm Thursday, clearing the way for Judge Neil Gorsuch to receive a vote of the full Senate on his confirmation to the Supreme Court.
Senate Republicans Scramble to Secure Betsy DeVos Education Nomination
Senate Republicans are working to secure the nomination for education department secretary for Betsy DeVos after two Republican senators said they could not support her.
Pruitt, Trump’s EPA Pick, Could Undermine California’s CARB
California Democrats are talking smack again. This time, their target is Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, President Trump’s pick for EPA.
Senate Postpones Confirmation Hearing for Education Chief Nominee Betsy DeVos
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (HELP) is postponing the confirmation hearing for Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the federal Education Department.
Rep. Dave Brat: Sen. Jeff Sessions a ‘Good Man’ Who Will Survive the Left’s Attacks
Rep. Dave Brat (R-VA) praised President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Sen. Jeff Sessions, to Breitbart News Daily SiriusXM host Raheem Kassam on Monday, saying, “I’ve known him ever since I got to D.C., which is just a couple years ago, and he has been a true friend to me. He’s personally helped me out. He’s a warm human being.”
Senate Judiciary Committee: No Hearings on Obama SCOTUS Nominee
WASHINGTON D.C. — All eleven Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee — including Chairman Chuck Grassley — have sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, informing the Kentucky Senator that the committee will not hold any hearings on President Barack Obama’s forthcoming nominee to take the seat left open by Justice Antonin Scalia’s unexpected death.
