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Senator Thom Tillis announced he will not consider a replacement for Fed Governor Lisa Cook until her firing by Trump, citing ongoing legal disputes, while supporting other Fed nominees and highlighting the political tensions surrounding the Fed appointments.
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper hinted at a run for U.S. Senate, criticizing Washington Republicans and emphasizing his efforts to expand healthcare in North Carolina, positioning himself as a strong Democratic contender for the upcoming race to succeed Thom Tillis. While not yet officially announced, his comments and the political landscape suggest he is the likely Democratic candidate, with the race expected to be highly competitive and pivotal for control of the Senate.
Michael Whatley, RNC chair, plans to run for Senate in North Carolina with Trump's support, after Tillis announced he won't seek re-election. Lara Trump, initially considering a run, has decided not to pursue the seat. The race is expected to be highly competitive with top contenders including Whatley and Democrat Roy Cooper.
Senator Thom Tillis advocates for the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, arguing transparency could influence upcoming midterm elections, despite resistance from House leadership and President Trump, amid ongoing Capitol Hill drama.
Senator Thom Tillis urges the Trump administration to release Jeffrey Epstein files, criticizing the Justice Department's refusal as it fuels ongoing political and congressional conflicts.
President Trump threatened to support primary challengers against Senator Thom Tillis after Tillis opposed the GOP's large bill, citing concerns over Medicaid cuts, while Trump praised the bill's tax cuts and support for farmers and manufacturers.
Senator Thom Tillis and other Republicans are expressing concerns and withholding support for a sweeping domestic policy bill, primarily over Medicaid funding and rural hospital provisions, as negotiations continue with potential for significant changes before the bill's final passage.
Sen. Thom Tillis advocates for significant changes to the Republican plan to cut taxes on tips, highlighting concerns about fairness and the potential for alternative benefits, as the GOP seeks to modify a broad tax package before passing it to President Trump.