Written by Top Senate Democrat said nominees show Trump will ‘weaponize the Justice Department to seek vengeance’ The outgoing Democratic chair of the Senate judiciary committee Dick Durbin warned that Donald Trump’s appointees to top Justice Department posts are a sign that he will direct prosecutors and law enforcement to retaliate against his political opponents. Durbin singled […]
Donald Trump’s cabinet picks started off Trumpian but not manifestly ridiculous. South Dakota governor and dog-killer Kristi Noem for homeland security, a position she has no background for but at least she has several years of executive experience. Fox talk show host Pete Hegseth has deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan on his CV for his […]
US president-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, came under increasing scrutiny on Thursday, as a top Republican lawmaker said he “absolutely” wants to review an unreleased report examining allegations of sexual misconduct. A lawyer representing an alleged victim also called for the report to be made public. Senator John Cornyn, who holds […]
Der ehemalige und künftige US-Präsident Donald Trump hat damit begonnen, sein Regierungsteam zu formen. Ernennungen wie die des Milliardärs Elon Musk zum Sparberater im Weißen Haus wurden erwartet, andere hingegen sind überraschend. Mehrere Posten müssten normalerweise vom Senat bestätigt werden. Trump will die Parlamentskammer, die von den Republikanern dominiert wird, aber durch eine Ausnahmeregelung davon […]
President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will nominate Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida as U.S. attorney general. Gaetz has submitted his resignation from Congress, House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed at a news conference Wednesday evening. The resignation will not take effect until it is announced on the House floor. Trump, in his Truth […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News World ‘I’m sure it will make for a popcorn-eating confirmation hearing,’ said one Republican senator Author of the article: The Associated Press Michelle L. Price, Adriana Gomez Licon, Jill Colvin and Zeke Miller Published Nov 13, 2024 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 7 minute read You can save this article […]