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politics2 months ago

Confirmation Hearing for Trump’s Surgeon General Nominee Postponed Due to Personal Reasons

The Senate confirmation hearing for President Trump's nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, was postponed due to her going into labor. Means, a controversial figure due to her skepticism of traditional medicine, lack of active medical license, and past comments on vaccines and contraception, has faced criticism from public health experts. Her nomination has stirred debate over her qualifications and potential influence on public health policy.

via NBC News|
#casey-means#confirmation-hearing#health-policy
politics1 year ago

Trump's Labor Secretary Nominee Gains Unlikely Allies, Faces GOP Doubts

President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, known for her pro-union stance, as Labor Secretary has raised concerns among Republican senators. Some, like Sen. Tommy Tuberville, have voiced apprehension about her union-friendly views, which could lead to a challenging confirmation process as businesses express their objections.

via The Washington Post|
#confirmation-hearing#labor-department#politics
politics1 year ago

Hegseth's Future as Defense Secretary in Doubt Amid Drinking Concerns

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, has been urged by Trump to "keep fighting" amid doubts about his confirmation due to allegations of misconduct. Despite the challenges, including potential opposition from some Republican senators, Hegseth remains determined to proceed. Key meetings with lawmakers, including incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune, are crucial as the confirmation process unfolds. Rumors of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as an alternative nominee have been dismissed by some senators.

via POLITICO|
#allegations#confirmation-hearing#defense-secretary
politics1 year ago

Pete Hegseth Faces Mounting Scrutiny Amid Misconduct Allegations

Republican senators are scrutinizing Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host with no experience running a large government agency. Hegseth faces allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking, and mismanagement, which he denies. He is currently meeting with Senate Republicans to garner support for his confirmation.

via The Washington Post|
#confirmation-hearing#pentagon#pete-hegseth
jurisprudence1 year ago

Controversy Surrounds Gaetz's Potential DOJ Leadership Under Trump

The article discusses the potential implications of Rep. Matt Gaetz running the Department of Justice, given his history of sexual misconduct allegations. It highlights the pattern of dismissing credible allegations against powerful men and the impact this could have on sexual assault survivors' trust in law enforcement. The piece argues that Gaetz's confirmation as attorney general would undermine the credibility of the DOJ and send a damaging message about the value of victims' voices compared to powerful men.

via Slate|
#confirmation-hearing#doj#jurisprudence
politics1 year ago

Matt Gaetz Faces Intense Scrutiny Amidst Allegations and Security Breach

Senate Republicans are preparing for a potentially contentious confirmation hearing for Matt Gaetz, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for attorney general. Gaetz, who resigned from Congress amid an investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged misconduct, faces scrutiny from the Senate Judiciary Committee. Some senators are calling for the Ethics Committee report to be considered, while others believe the hearing will reveal necessary information. The process may resemble the high-profile Brett Kavanaugh hearings, with potential witnesses being called to testify.

via ABC News|
#confirmation-hearing#donald-trump#house-ethics-committee
politics2 years ago

"Nominee Nicole Berner Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Ties to Justice Kavanaugh"

Republicans grilled Nicole Berner, a nominee for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, during her confirmation hearing over her past statements against right-to-work laws and her support for Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Berner, the general counsel for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), faced questions about her response to sexual harassment allegations within the SEIU and her advocacy work on behalf of the union. Republicans accused her of dodging their questions and raised concerns about her views on worker representation and unionizing incarcerated workers. Berner defended her past statements as an advocate and emphasized that her role as a judge would be different.

via The Washington Post|
#4th-circuit-nominee#confirmation-hearing#politics
military2 years ago

"Uncertainty Surrounds Army Fitness Test as Nominee Testifies and Senate Plans Clash"

The nominee for Army chief of staff, Gen. Randy George, expressed his support for tougher and gender-neutral physical fitness standards during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The Army has been considering setting gender-neutral fitness standards for combat arms roles, and there is a proposal in the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to direct the Army to do so. However, the Senate NDAA includes a proposal to revert back to the old Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). The nominee's confirmation could be delayed due to a Republican senator's hold on military officer confirmations.

via Military.com|
#army#confirmation-hearing#fitness-standards
politics2 years ago

Democrats and Biden's Joint Chiefs nominee criticize Tuberville's hold on promotions during hearing

Democratic senators and nominee Air Force Gen. C.Q. Brown criticized Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's ongoing hold on military nominations during the confirmation hearing for the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. They argued that the hold is detrimental to military families and could discourage officers from staying in uniform. Tuberville's hold is in protest of new Pentagon policies on reproductive health care. Despite outcries from military leaders and lawmakers, Tuberville has vowed to maintain the hold. Democratic senators condemned Tuberville's approach as disrespectful and punishing to uniformed officers who had nothing to do with the policy in question. They expressed concerns that the hold could deter individuals from joining the military.

via CNN|
#confirmation-hearing#democrats#hold
politics2 years ago

GOP Senators Oppose Biden's Union-Friendly Labor Pick

Republican lawmakers at a confirmation hearing accused President Biden's nominee for labor secretary, Julie Su, of being too sympathetic to unions and unable to be a neutral arbiter between unions and employers. Su defended her ability to be impartial and cited her history of resolving labor disputes. However, her Senate approval is far from assured, with concerns raised by Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) and the absence of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.). Major business interests have also aligned to defeat her appointment.

via The Washington Post|
#confirmation-hearing#julie-su#labor-secretary
politics2 years ago

Senate Democrats hesitant on Biden's labor secretary pick as confirmation hearing approaches.

President Biden's nominee for labor secretary, Julie Su, has yet to secure the support of key Senate Democrats ahead of her confirmation hearing on Thursday. If she fails to secure enough support, she would be the highest-ranking Biden nominee so far to fail to be confirmed. Some Democrats, including Montana Sen. Jon Tester and West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, remain non-committal on her nomination. Su has faced criticism for her lack of experience in labor negotiations and her support for a California law that reclassifies certain gig workers as regular employees. Outside groups have launched public ad campaigns both for and against her nomination.

via CNN|
#biden-administration#confirmation-hearing#julie-su