politics2 years ago
Political Controversies: Hawley's Hold on Former McConnell Staffers, Trump's Hitler Comparisons, and Murkowski's Criticism
Senator Josh Hawley is placing holds on the nominations of two individuals who are former staffers of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, further complicating the confirmation process for President Biden's nominees. Hawley's move is seen as a way to exert pressure on McConnell, with whom he has clashed in the past, and to signal his opposition to certain policies and appointments.