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Senate Majority Leader Thune announced that Paul Ingrassia's nomination to lead the Office of Special Counsel is unlikely to succeed due to controversy over racist text messages and past conspiracy theories, with significant opposition from Republicans and scrutiny over his past statements and ties.
Senate Majority Leader Thune and several Republicans oppose White House nominee Paul Ingrassia due to reports of racist texts and past conduct, risking his confirmation as Democrats and some Republicans also express concerns amid ongoing political tensions and a government shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader Thune is racing to pass a large tax and spending bill by July 4, facing opposition from some Republican senators over spending cuts and funding for health and renewable energy, with President Trump closely monitoring and pressuring for swift passage.
Wisconsin's Senator Ron Johnson leads opposition among Republicans to a major budget bill supported by President Trump, criticizing its impact on the deficit and spending, while other Republicans and Democrats express concerns over its effects on health and social programs. The bill faces potential rejection in the Senate due to intra-party disagreements and its controversial provisions.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic representative from Hawaii, as director of national intelligence, a move likely to face Senate opposition due to her lack of intelligence experience and controversial foreign policy views. Gabbard, who left the Democratic Party in 2022 and endorsed Trump, is known for her anti-interventionist stance and criticism of U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Russia and Syria. Her nomination reflects Trump's "America First" approach but may challenge traditional national security perspectives in the Senate.
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, along with other Republican senators, signed a letter vowing to oppose Democratic legislation and judicial nominees in response to former President Donald Trump's felony convictions, citing a need to restore integrity in government and resist President Biden's agenda.
Senate opposition is mounting against Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to separate Israel funding from Ukraine and offset the $14.3 billion in Israel aid with cuts to the IRS budget. Senators from both parties argue that the two national security priorities should remain tied together, and attempting to find offsets could slow down the delivery of emergency military aid. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer insists that funding for Israel must be kept tied to other national security priorities, while Senate Democrats warn that finding cuts to pay for foreign aid could increase the deficit and delay aid to Israel and Ukraine.