Federal Appeals Court Judge Withdraws Retirement, Angers Senate Republicans Federal judge James Wynn's retirement reversal impacts Trump's nomination plans, frustrating Senate Republicans. Top News · Dec 16, 2024
Sen. Tillis Blames 'Third Parties' For Pressure On Senators Senator Thom Tillis discusses pressures on senators to support Trump's Cabinet picks and emphasizes the importance of allowing nominees to succeed on their... Top News · Dec 15, 2024
At the Races: The truth about trifectas - Roll Call Republicans in Congress are eager to get started on advancing Donald Trump's agenda next year, and they know the clock is ticking. Roll Call · Dec 12, 2024
The power broker North Carolina senator caught in the middle of Trump’s confirmations fight A Republican trifecta in Washington should be a good sign for a bipartisan dealmaker like Thom Tillis. Instead, Eric Garcia reports, he’s getting squeezed by all sides as he faces re-election The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024
Senate Democrats air concerns about Trump mass deportation plan - Roll Call Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee used a hearing Tuesday to highlight the costs and human toll mass deportations. Roll Call · Dec 10, 2024
Don’t count out Roy Cooper in 2026 - Roll Call ANALYSIS — Roy Cooper would start in a more favorable position than past governors if he runs for Senate in North Carolina, Gonzales writes. Roll Call · Dec 10, 2024
Sen. Tillis Seeks Answers From FBI On Iranian Hacking Incident Senator Tillis expresses concerns over Iranian hacking attempt on FBI Director nominee Kash Patel, highlighting the importance of confidentiality and natio... Top News · Dec 9, 2024
Republican Sen. Tillis Discusses Priorities With DOGE Leader Republican Sen. Thom Tillis discusses the new Department of Government Efficiency's focus on reviewing Biden administration regulations and potential suppo... Top News · Dec 5, 2024
Lumbee Tribe's Quest For Federal Recognition Sparks Congressional Debate Explore the Lumbee Tribe's quest for federal recognition, facing promises, controversies, and political debates. Top News · Nov 29, 2024
Trump promised federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe. Will he follow through? When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina, both candidates courted a state-recognized tribe there whose 55,000 members could have helped tip the swing state The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024
The five Republican senators who could thwart Trump’s agenda and nominees Trump’s nominees will now need to be confirmed by the Senate, which Republicans control with a 53-seat majority The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024
Trump and recess appointments: A procedural and legal quagmire - Roll Call Republicans may allow Trump to temporarily fill vacancies with recess appointments. But that approach comes with its own complications. Roll Call · Nov 26, 2024
Senate Republicans To Fast-Track Trump's Cabinet Nominations Senate Republicans are expediting confirmation for Trump's nominees to implement his agenda swiftly. Top News · Nov 24, 2024
GOP Senators Express Concerns Over HHS Secretary Pick Republican Senators Tillis and Hawley express differing views on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS appointment, with Tillis raising concerns about vaccines and a... Top News · Nov 21, 2024
Top News · Nov 21, 2024 Sen. Tillis Urges More Vetting For Trump Administration Picks Republican Senator Tillis emphasizes thorough vetting for Trump's appointments; Democratic Senator Blumenthal criticizes Hegseth's nomination.
Roll Call · Nov 21, 2024 Democrats push judicial nominations through GOP delays - Roll Call Republicans have employed a series of procedural tactics to slow confirmations of judicial nominees during the lame-duck session.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024 VP-elect JD Vance faces flack from own party for helping Democrats push through Biden judicial nominees Frustrated Republican Senator says ‘we’ve got potentially dozens’ of judges ‘we could have shoved down our throat’
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024 Why the Matt Gaetz report blew up the Ethics Committee ANALYSIS: Republicans have found themselves stuck pretty badly between a rock and a hard place, reports Eric Garcia from Congress
Top News · Nov 20, 2024 Sen. Tillis Supports Maintaining Integrity Of House Ethics Committee Senator Thom Tillis shares insights on House Ethics Committee report and recess appointments for Cabinet-level nominees.
Top News · Nov 20, 2024 Senator Tillis Warns Against Recess Appointments For Trump Administration Senator Tillis strongly opposes Trump's recess appointments, highlighting disadvantages and legal challenges.
Roll Call · Nov 19, 2024 Gaetz criticized GOP senators, now he would need their votes - Roll Call If former Rep. Matt Gaetz wants to be the next attorney general, he will need the votes of Senate Republicans he has personally criticized.
Top News · Nov 16, 2024 Senate Republicans Express Concerns Over Trump's Cabinet Nominations Senate Republicans scrutinize Trump's cabinet nominations, particularly Matt Gaetz's suitability for attorney general.
Top News · Nov 14, 2024 Senate Republicans Withhold Support For Gaetz As Attorney General Senate Republicans cautious about supporting Gaetz as attorney general, while Democrats call for release of ethics report. Potential clash between Trump an...
Top News · Nov 14, 2024 Senate Republicans Weighing Options On Gaetz Nomination Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans carefully consider Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general, emphasizing thorough evaluation and adherence to es...
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024 Trump throws Senate into chaos with Gaetz and Gabbard nominations Trump’s decision to nominate Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard is the ultimate dare