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Sen. Thom Tillis, retiring and frustrated with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, warned during her Senate Judiciary Committee testimony that he would use procedural holds to block nominations and even deny quorum to push for answers about a Charlotte immigration crackdown, a rare intra-party escalation that could disrupt Senate operations.
Sen. Thom Tillis says Kevin Warsh’s bid to be Fed chair could face a long confirmation due to restrictions on a nominee’s business life, and he will oppose any Fed confirmation until the DOJ resolves its investigation into Chair Jerome Powell, casting doubt on Warsh’s path as Trump’s pick awaits Senate action.
Sen. Thom Tillis pledges to block Kevin Warsh's Fed nomination until the Justice Department completes its probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell over HQ renovation costs, and says he’d maintain the blockade even if DOJ drops the inquiry in exchange for Powell leaving the Fed after his term; Powell could stay on the board as a governor for up to two more years, and Tillis criticizes the subpoenas as premature.
Sen. Thom Tillis vows to block any Federal Reserve nominees, including Kevin Warsh, until the DOJ finishes its investigation into Jerome Powell’s Senate testimony, arguing that a pardon would not resolve the case or protect Fed independence; the live updates also cover DHS funding stopgap and other Capitol Hill headlines.
President Trump says the criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should continue, urging U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to pursue it to the end despite Sen. Thom Tillis’s vow to oppose any new Fed chair nominee until the probe is resolved; Tillis’s stance could block Kevin Warsh’s nomination for Fed chair. CNBC reports the Fed has not yet complied with grand jury subpoenas tied to Pirro’s probe, while the Fed defends the Washington HQ renovation as a cost-saving measure and Powell’s term ends in May.
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.