All articles tagged with #senate confirmation
A federal judge in California ruled that the acting U.S. attorney for the Central District of California has been unlawfully serving due to lack of Senate confirmation, but the cases he prosecuted remain valid. The ruling highlights ongoing legal disputes over appointments of acting U.S. attorneys during the Trump administration, with similar cases in Nevada, New Jersey, and Virginia.
Amer Ghalib, Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Kuwait, faces a tough Senate hearing due to his controversial anti-Israel statements and social media activity, amid GOP opposition and concerns over his record as mayor of Hamtramck.
President Trump's nominee for the Office of Special Counsel, Paul Ingrassia, faces potential rejection by the Senate after reports of offensive texts, including references to a 'Nazi streak' and racist language, have emerged. Several Republican senators have expressed opposition, and Ingrassia's past comments and associations have raised concerns about his suitability for the role, threatening his confirmation process.
The Senate confirmed Herschel Walker, a former NFL player and Trump ally, as the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas, marking the first such appointment in nearly 15 years, amidst a party-line vote.
Herschel Walker, former football star and political candidate, was confirmed by the Senate as the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas, becoming the first to hold this post in over a decade, after being nominated by President Trump.
The article discusses how Donald Trump is appointing US attorneys without Senate vetting, bypassing traditional confirmation processes, leading to rapid and sometimes chaotic changes in key legal positions, with potential for more appointments through the recent 'nuclear option' rule change.
The Senate narrowly confirmed Stephen Miran to the Fed Board of Governors, while other political events include a vigil for Charlie Kirk, Trump's UK visit, and efforts to establish a Memphis crime task force. Trump also faced legal challenges regarding Federal Reserve appointments.
Senate Republicans aim to confirm Trump's Fed pick, Stephen Miran, by Monday to participate in a crucial interest rate meeting, amidst a tight legislative schedule and political negotiations.
Stephen Miran, a White House economic adviser, advanced closer to becoming a Federal Reserve governor through a Senate Banking Committee vote, aligning with President Trump's efforts to influence Fed policy and potentially impacting interest rate decisions amid ongoing political and economic developments.
Stephen Miran, a top economic adviser to President Trump, has advanced in the Senate confirmation process to join the Federal Reserve, despite concerns about his ongoing ties to the White House and potential impacts on the Fed's independence. His unique arrangement involves taking an unpaid leave of absence from his White House role, raising questions about legal and ethical implications, as critics worry it could undermine the central bank's independence amid political pressures.
Senate Republicans aim to swiftly confirm Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve board before the Fed's next interest rate decision, amidst ongoing political debates over Fed independence and Trump's influence, with a tight timeline and potential rule changes to expedite the process.
The Senate confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., after President Trump withdrew his initial pick, Ed Martin Jr., amid controversy. Pirro, with extensive courtroom experience, was sworn in during a White House ceremony, filling the top federal prosecutor role in the capital.
The US Senate confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the top federal prosecutor for Washington, DC, after President Trump withdrew his initial pick, amid a background of her media career, political attempts, and legal controversies.
The Senate confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for Washington DC along party lines, with her appointment supported by Trump and opposed by Democrats, continuing a trend of rewarding Trump allies with high-profile government positions.
The Senate confirmed Jeanine Pirro, a Fox News personality and Trump loyalist, as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia in a 50-45 vote, after she had been serving in an acting capacity since May. Her confirmation follows the appointment of other Trump-aligned officials and is part of the broader political landscape surrounding the Trump administration. Pirro's nomination was less contested than her predecessor's, and her appointment was praised by Trump.