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fromAxios
1 week ago

Trump nominees face new round of Senate GOP resistance

Three nominees face uncertain futures due to GOP opposition and confirmation challenges.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Senate confirms Trump's FCC pick, Olivia Trusty

The FCC regains quorum with Olivia Trusty's confirmation, but concerns remain over the nomination process and Trump's policies.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Former Congressman Confirmed to Head IRS, an Agency He Once Worked to Abolish

In a floor speech ahead of Thursday's vote, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said that Long is 'knee-deep in tax scams, corruption, and cover-ups' that should disqualify him from leading the IRS.
Right-wing politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Senate Homeland panel likely to approve Cairncross, Plankey for key cyber positions

Sean Cairncross is set to advance as National Cyber Director despite his lack of direct cybersecurity experience.
Sen. Plankey's nomination faces a hold from Sen. Ron Wyden regarding a telecom security report.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law, confirmed as ambassador to France

Charles Kushner's nomination as U.S. ambassador to France was confirmed by the Senate with a vote of 51 to 45, highlighting bipartisan tensions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Charlie Kirk Wonders if Jeanine Pirro Can Pass Financial Colonoscopy' During Senate Confirmation

Kirk's analogy of the Senate confirmation process as a financial colonoscopy highlights both the tediousness and scrutiny involved in verifying candidates like Jeanine Pirro.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

McKernan nominated for Treasury role as he awaits CFPB confirmation

Jonathan McKernan is highly regarded for his potential role as CFPB director but may have withdrawn his candidacy.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Trump's Pentagon-personnel nominee wants to curb DOGE data access

If I'm confirmed, before DOGE is able to access anything with regard to personnel and personal protected information, there will be some kind of contract that prevents them from doing certain things.
US politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Senate confirms Trump's pick to run Social Security amid upheaval at the agency

Frank Bisignano confirmed as commissioner of Social Security Administration amid fears of cuts and layoffs affecting millions.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Hegseth, Signal questions haunt Waltz as Dems plot to use UN ambassador hearings to attack Trump admin

Mike Waltz's nomination as UN ambassador faces challenges including Senate confirmation amidst scrutiny from previous incidents linked to foreign policy discussions.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Trump's nominee for CBP commissioner faces questions about role in California-Mexico border death investigation

Scott faced scrutiny over the Hernandez Rojas case during his confirmation hearing for commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
US politics
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

After convincing senators he supports Artemis, Isaacman nomination advances

Jared Isaacman's nomination as NASA administrator advanced with mixed support, highlighting tensions in U.S. space policy on lunar and Martian missions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Why'd You Vote Yes?' Chris Hayes Confronts Senate Democrat Who Just Voted To Confirm Trump Nominee

Sen. Ruben Gallego justified his vote for David Perdue by emphasizing the importance of assessing candidate experience for the benefit of Arizona and the U.S.
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US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Senators Grill Dr. Oz on Medicaid Cuts and Medicare Changes

Dr. Oz skillfully deflected tough questions on healthcare at his confirmation hearing, showcasing his charm yet avoiding critical issues that could impact millions.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Senators Grill Dr. Oz on Medicaid Cuts and Medicare Changes

Dr. Oz skillfully deflected tough questions on healthcare at his confirmation hearing, showcasing his charm yet avoiding critical issues that could impact millions.
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SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Senate confirms Bill Pulte as FHFA director

William Pulte received bipartisan support for his confirmation as the next FHFA Director, emphasizing collaboration in addressing housing finance challenges.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Senate Confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, confirmed as Labor Secretary, signals a blend of labor support and Trump administration loyalty amid bipartisan skepticism.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Senate Confirms Trump Attorney Todd Blanche as No. 2 Justice Dept. Official

Todd Blanche's confirmation to Deputy Attorney General could shift Justice Department priorities away from investigations against Trump.
#education
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

US Senate confirms McMahon as education secretary, as Trump pushes to shut down department

Linda McMahon was confirmed as education chief, tasked with reforming a department President Trump aims to dismantle.
Education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
5 months ago

Senate panel approves McMahon for education secretary

Linda McMahon's nomination as education secretary advanced after a 12-11 Senate committee vote, showcasing strong Republican support for her agenda.
McMahon supports controversial policies, including abolishing the Education Department and targeting campus programs on diversity.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

US Senate confirms McMahon as education secretary, as Trump pushes to shut down department

Linda McMahon was confirmed as education chief, tasked with reforming a department President Trump aims to dismantle.
Education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
5 months ago

Senate panel approves McMahon for education secretary

Linda McMahon's nomination as education secretary advanced after a 12-11 Senate committee vote, showcasing strong Republican support for her agenda.
McMahon supports controversial policies, including abolishing the Education Department and targeting campus programs on diversity.
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US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Linda McMahon has been confirmed as Trump's secretary of education

Linda McMahon confirmed as Secretary of Education, promising to reorient U.S. education despite limited background and significant public opposition to department changes.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Linda McMahon has been confirmed as Trump's secretary of education

Linda McMahon confirmed as Secretary of Education, promising to reorient U.S. education despite limited background and significant public opposition to department changes.
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US politics
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Senate Confirms Trump Loyalist Kash Patel to Lead the FBI

Kash Patel has been confirmed as FBI Director despite bipartisan opposition due to his political ties and stance on justice.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

US Senate confirms Kash Patel for a 10-year term to lead the FBI

Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI director has sparked bipartisan controversy over his qualifications and potential impact on the agency's integrity.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
5 months ago

Senate confirms Kash Patel to lead FBI

Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI director indicates Trump's influence over the agency, amid concerns about impartiality and politicization.
US politics
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Kash Patel, Trump's Pick for FBI Director, Is Confirmed by Senate

Kashyap Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director amid party-line Senate vote, focusing on counterterrorism and counter-espionage efforts.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Senate confirms Kash Patel, fierce critic of FBI, to head the bureau

Kash Patel was confirmed as FBI Director despite bipartisan concerns over his qualifications and temperament.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

JUST IN: Kash Patel Confirmed As FBI Director As Two Republican Senators Break Ranks

Kash Patel was confirmed as FBI director by a narrow Senate vote despite bipartisan opposition from two Republican senators.
US politics
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Senate Confirms Trump Loyalist Kash Patel to Lead the FBI

Kash Patel has been confirmed as FBI Director despite bipartisan opposition due to his political ties and stance on justice.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

US Senate confirms Kash Patel for a 10-year term to lead the FBI

Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI director has sparked bipartisan controversy over his qualifications and potential impact on the agency's integrity.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
5 months ago

Senate confirms Kash Patel to lead FBI

Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI director indicates Trump's influence over the agency, amid concerns about impartiality and politicization.
US politics
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Kash Patel, Trump's Pick for FBI Director, Is Confirmed by Senate

Kashyap Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director amid party-line Senate vote, focusing on counterterrorism and counter-espionage efforts.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Senate confirms Kash Patel, fierce critic of FBI, to head the bureau

Kash Patel was confirmed as FBI Director despite bipartisan concerns over his qualifications and temperament.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

JUST IN: Kash Patel Confirmed As FBI Director As Two Republican Senators Break Ranks

Kash Patel was confirmed as FBI director by a narrow Senate vote despite bipartisan opposition from two Republican senators.
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US politics
fromIntelligencer
5 months ago

Republicans Put MAGA Conspiracy Theorist in Charge of FBI

Kash Patel, a controversial figure, was confirmed as FBI director amidst concerns over his history and potential interference before official confirmation.
US politics
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Senate confirms Trump loyalist Kash Patel as FBI director

Kash Patel has been confirmed as FBI director amidst significant partisan concerns about his qualifications and approach to law enforcement.
fromBoston.com
5 months ago
US news

Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts

US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Senate narrowly approves Trump loyalist Kash Patel to lead the FBI

Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI director raises concerns over his loyalty to Trump and potential politicization of the bureau.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
5 months ago

Republicans Put MAGA Conspiracy Theorist in Charge of FBI

Kash Patel, a controversial figure, was confirmed as FBI director amidst concerns over his history and potential interference before official confirmation.
US politics
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Senate confirms Trump loyalist Kash Patel as FBI director

Kash Patel has been confirmed as FBI director amidst significant partisan concerns about his qualifications and approach to law enforcement.
US news
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts

Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI director faces skepticism from Democrats due to his ties to Trump and intentions to target political adversaries.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Senate narrowly approves Trump loyalist Kash Patel to lead the FBI

Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI director raises concerns over his loyalty to Trump and potential politicization of the bureau.
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fromFast Company
5 months ago

Senators question Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's Labor Department pick, on her past pro-union views

Lori Chavez-DeRemer's hearing highlighted tensions between her pro-union record and current administration policies regarding labor rights.
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Medicine
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Senate Confirms Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy to Lead Department of Health and Human Services

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services despite his controversial views on vaccines.
Medicine
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Senate Confirms Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy to Lead Department of Health and Human Services

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services despite his controversial views on vaccines.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy as Health and Human Services secretary

RFK Jr's HHS nomination starkly divides Senate, illustrating broader public health concerns draped in political allegiance.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

JUST IN: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmed as HHS Secretary

Robert F. Kennedy's confirmation as Health and Human Services head is controversial due to his vaccine skepticism and potential impact on healthcare policy.
#health-policy
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump's health secretary, over Democrats' loud objections

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services despite significant opposition.
Questions loom regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and potential spending cuts under Kennedy’s leadership.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump's health secretary, over Democrats' loud objections

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services despite significant opposition.
Questions loom regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and potential spending cuts under Kennedy’s leadership.
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fromtime.com
5 months ago

Trump's Pick for Education Chief Seeks Approval to Lead Agency She Would Be Asked to Tear Down

Democratic Senators Warren and Kim are expected to confront McMahon at her confirmation hearing about her support for Trump’s plan to dismantle the Education Department.
Business
US news
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Kennedy one step closer to confirmation as health secretary after Senate vote

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advances closer to becoming the U.S. health secretary, showcasing surprising Republican support despite his controversial views on vaccines.
#tulsi-gabbard
US news
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Senate confirms Gabbard as Trump's director of national intelligence after Republicans fall in line

Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as director of national intelligence showcases party divide and differing views on national security expertise.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

JUST IN: Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed as DNI Mitch McConnell Breaks Ranks as Only Republican No' Vote

Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as director of national intelligence reflects GOP unity behind Trump and her controversial stance on intelligence and foreign policy.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed by Senate for Top Intelligence Post

Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as director of national intelligence reflects President Trump's influence over Republican lawmakers despite concerns over her past judgments.
US news
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Senate confirms Gabbard as Trump's director of national intelligence after Republicans fall in line

Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as director of national intelligence showcases party divide and differing views on national security expertise.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

JUST IN: Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed as DNI Mitch McConnell Breaks Ranks as Only Republican No' Vote

Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as director of national intelligence reflects GOP unity behind Trump and her controversial stance on intelligence and foreign policy.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed by Senate for Top Intelligence Post

Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as director of national intelligence reflects President Trump's influence over Republican lawmakers despite concerns over her past judgments.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Cicada of Confrontation': Local Anchor Both Praises And Jabs State's Senator For Awakening Every Now And Then to Unleash On Somebody'

Clark's commentary underlines Sen. Bennet's rare confrontational moments, showcasing his ability to challenge controversial figures like RFK Jr. on critical health-related issues.
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fromwww.twincities.com
6 months ago

Senate confirms Noem as Trump's homeland security secretary

Kristi Noem has been confirmed as homeland security secretary, indicating a strong focus on immigration enforcement and border security under President Trump's administration.
US politics
fromtime.com
6 months ago

Pete Hegseth Narrowly Confirmed as Trump's Defense Secretary in Tie-Breaking Vote

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary despite serious allegations against him, illustrating Trump's influence over Congress.
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