All articles tagged with #senate confirmation
Acting CISA head Madhu Gottumukkala is reassigned to DHS as director of strategic implementation, with Nick Anderson becoming acting CISA director, as Congress tightens its oversight amid the polygraph controversy, a delayed agency reorganization plan, and looming DHS-related questions before a Senate-confirmation process.
Trump-nominated Darin Smith, a former Wyoming state senator with no federal or criminal litigation experience, is awaiting Senate confirmation to become Wyoming’s US attorney and has drawn Democratic criticism as unqualified and potentially discriminatory; he has served as interim US attorney since his initial nomination, has faced questions about his January 6 Capitol presence (he says he was on the grounds but did not enter), and his confirmation is being weighed amid partisan dynamics.
Defense lawyers urged a federal judge to dismiss cases in New Jersey, arguing the U.S. Attorney’s Office is unlawfully run by unconfirmed appointees, creating legal uncertainty and highlighting a broader clash between executive power and the judiciary with no clear resolution in sight.
A federal judge in Newark spent three hours evaluating whether Attorney General Pam Bondi's three-person leadership of the New Jersey U.S. Attorney's Office—established after Alina Habba stepped down—meets constitutional and Senate-confirmation norms. The judge pressed whether this unprecedented “triumvirate” can wield office powers indefinitely, with potential implications for federal vacancies and the DOJ; a ruling is expected by February.
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.