Tag: senate_confirmation
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Media Monitor: Blanche Attorney General Nomination Advances; U.S. Loses Jobs in July
Newsweek reports Sen. Bill Cassidy's support for Todd Blanche's Attorney General nomination, likely ensuring confirmation, and that the U.S. unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthConflictGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionEconomyMilitary Todd BlancheAttorney GeneralSenate ConfirmationU.S. EconomyJobs ReportMidterm ElectionsIran WarDonald TrumpNewsweek
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Media Monitor: NPR reports on Senate agenda, Trump's Iran stance, and DOJ statute use
NPR is reporting on the U.S. Senate's return to tackle President Trump's attorney general nominee, developments in U.S.-Iran relations, and a shift in Justice Department charges.
Politics and GovernmentWorldScience & TechnologyHealthEntertainmentSport Todd BlancheSenate ConfirmationIran ConflictDonald TrumpDepartment of JusticeHeat WavesSpaceXNPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Media Monitor: Trump Nominees Face Senate Hearings, ICE Body Cam Issues Highlighted
USA TODAY reports President Trump's attorney general and CDC director nominees face Senate hearings. The outlet also covers ICE body camera issues, inflation, and a boat capsizing near Alcatraz.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalFilm and TV Todd BlancheErica SchwartzSenate ConfirmationImmigration and Customs EnforcementInflationAlcatrazBoat CapsizingUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Secretary Mullin Praises Trump's ICE Director Nominee Lance Schroyer
President Trump has nominated Lance Schroyer, a 29-year law enforcement veteran, to lead ICE. Secretary Mullin praised the pick, highlighting Schroyer's experience in immigration enforcement and calling for swift Senate confirmation to deport illegal aliens.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentWhite HouseCongressState Governments Lance SchroyerICE DirectorHomeland SecurityImmigration EnforcementPresident TrumpMarkwayne MullinSenate ConfirmationU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: Trump Nominates Todd Blanche for Attorney General
The Washington Post is reporting that President Donald J Trump has formally nominated Todd Blanche as attorney general, setting up a potentially contentious Senate confirmation.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressWhite House Todd BlancheAttorney GeneralDonald J TrumpJustice DepartmentSenate confirmationPoliticsGovernmentThe Washington Post