Vice President JD Vance spoke out against Sen. Mitch McConnell’s, R-Ky., vote against confirming Elbridge Colby to serve as undersecretary of defense for policy. “Mitch’s […]
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One Republican senator voted against confirming Trump nominee Harmeet Dhillon
All but one Senate Republican voted on Thursday to confirm President Donald Trump’s nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to serve as an assistant attorney general. While […]
Netanyahu Drops Nominee for Spy Chief After Backlash
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel backed away from his nominee to lead Israel’s domestic intelligence service on Tuesday, after conservative allies attacked the candidate […]
Tim Walz calls for 'shadow government' to counter Trump admin; son dunks on former veep nominee
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday said a “shadow government” is needed to provide Americans with the truth about the Trump administration’s actions. Speaking at […]
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Stefanik’s withdrawal as UN Ambassador nominee
The decision by President Trump to withdraw the nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as UN Ambassador is about the math. In so many ways. […]
Kitty Dukakis, Wife of 1988 Presidential Nominee, Dies at 88
Kitty Dukakis, an activist first lady and humanitarian, who overcame alcoholism and depression with the help of electroconvulsive therapy, then became a proponent of the […]
Trump CMS nominee Dr. Oz won't commit to opposing Medicaid cuts
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump‘s pick to lead the agency in charge of massive government-run health insurance programs, on Friday declined to commit to […]
White House pulls Trump CDC Director nominee Dave Weldon
Former Congressman Dave Weldon addresses a small crowd in The Villages, Fla. Brendan Farrington | AP The White House has pulled President Donald Trump’s nominee […]
Republicans demand Trump cut American legal association out of nominee process
Several Republican senators have taken issue with the American Bar Association (ABA) and are calling for President Donald Trump to take drastic action against the […]
F.D.A. Nominee to Face Grilling Over Cutbacks and Policy Shifts
Dr. Marty Makary may face sharp questions from senators about whether he will defend the Food and Drug Administration against staff cutbacks and industry pressure […]