All articles tagged with #confirmation
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Game Post
A slip during a livestream appears to have accidentally confirmed Leon S. Kennedy's return in Resident Evil 9: Requiem, fueling speculation that he will play a major role and possibly his final appearance in the series, although Capcom has not officially confirmed his involvement.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
The Senate confirmed Mike Waltz as the UN ambassador after overcoming procedural delays and opposition, with bipartisan negotiations facilitating his approval ahead of upcoming UN summits.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
The US Senate confirmed 48 of Trump's nominees using new rules that streamline the process, allowing confirmation by a simple majority and bypassing previous delays caused by Democratic obstruction, marking a significant change in the confirmation process.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Axios
The Senate confirmed 48 of President Trump's nominees using the 'nuclear option,' which changed chamber rules to a simple majority, allowing faster confirmation of nearly 100 civilian nominees amid Democratic opposition, including Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by PBS
The Senate confirmed 48 of President Trump's nominees simultaneously after Republicans changed the chamber's rules to streamline the process, allowing confirmation by a simple majority and bypassing previous objections, marking a significant shift in the confirmation process amidst ongoing partisan tensions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
The Senate confirmed 48 of President Trump's nominees in a single vote after Republicans used the 'nuclear option' to change rules and expedite confirmations, including ambassadors and a nuclear security official.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
The Senate confirmed 48 of President Trump's nominees simultaneously using new rules that streamline the process, reflecting ongoing partisan battles over nominations and efforts to reduce delays in filling executive branch positions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
The Senate confirmed 48 of President Trump's nominees in a single vote after Republicans used the 'nuclear option' to bypass the usual 60-vote threshold, marking a significant change in the confirmation process and sparking partisan debate.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Hill
The Senate confirmed Stephen Miran, the White House's top economist, to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in a close vote, where he will participate in setting interest rates and banking regulations, although his immediate impact may be limited as the Fed prepares to cut rates.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
The Senate is expected to confirm a Trump adviser to a top role at the Federal Reserve, marking a significant political appointment.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
Senate Republicans are planning to use a 'nuclear' option to confirm President Trump's nominees more efficiently, bypassing traditional procedural hurdles, with Democrats largely unable to block these changes amid other political distractions. The move aims to clear a backlog of nominations before the October recess, while other legislative activities like government funding and defense bills are also underway.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
Senate Republicans are using group confirmations for lower- and mid-level nominees, including controversial figures, as part of a broader escalation in nomination battles, which has led to bipartisan tensions and procedural conflicts, though some limits remain on high-profile nominations.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
Senate Republicans are surprised by a dilemma involving Fed nominee Miran, who plans to take a leave of absence from the White House Council of Economic Advisers for a short-term appointment, raising questions about Fed independence and confirmation procedures.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by PBS
President Donald Trump has unexpectedly removed Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his Senate confirmation, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stepping in as acting commissioner. Long, a former congressman with no background in tax administration, was confirmed despite concerns over his past work related to pandemic-era tax credits and campaign contributions. His brief tenure followed a series of acting leaders at the IRS amid ongoing controversies and investigations into tax credit frauds linked to his connections.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
Senate negotiations on confirming Trump's over 150 nominees have faced setbacks but may gain momentum as senators, exhausted from prolonged talks, consider reaching an agreement to expedite confirmations in exchange for policy wins, with some indications that Trump has been persuaded to ease his stance.