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GOP's Katie Britt seen as major player by Trump despite being hit by ridicule: report
1 week, 4 days ago

GOP's Katie Britt seen as major player by Trump despite being hit by ridicule: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump will likely rely on a rising Republican star to serve as one of his most trusted advisers in the U.S. Senate, according to a new report. First-term Sen. Katie Britt often serves as a high-profile messenger for Republicans, including with her widely mocked and criticized rebuttal to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address. “She’ll have Trump …

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Tommy Tuberville insists it’s not GOP’s ‘job’ to vet Trump’s cabinet picks
1 month ago

Tommy Tuberville insists it’s not GOP’s ‘job’ to vet Trump’s cabinet picks

The Independent  

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Republicans Could Sink Trump's Labor Pick Lori Chavez-DeRemer
1 month ago

Republicans Could Sink Trump's Labor Pick Lori Chavez-DeRemer

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans don’t love President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Labor and it could spell trouble for her confirmation. Sen. Tommy Tuberville said he was “surprised” by Trump’s pick and that her record would be a problem for Republicans. The fact that she's very pro-worker, you know?” - Sen. Josh Hawley …

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Will Pete Hegseth get Senate approval? Our experts are unanimous
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will Pete Hegseth get Senate approval? Our experts are unanimous

The Telegraph  

You’d have to be hopelessly naive – or Ann Selzer – not to predict that Trump’s nomination picks for Cabinet would run into trouble even before the official hearings. Democrats holding their breath in anticipation of more chaos might find themselves disappointed – there’s no guarantee that the pressure placed on Gaetz will transfer to Hegseth. Hegseth’s removal, voluntary or …

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Tommy Tuberville tells Steve Bannon 2020 election was stolen in offensive rant about Joe Biden
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tommy Tuberville tells Steve Bannon 2020 election was stolen in offensive rant about Joe Biden

The Independent  

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'It's offensive': Multiple senators object to Trump's plan to usher in Pete Hegseth
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'It's offensive': Multiple senators object to Trump's plan to usher in Pete Hegseth

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Some Republicans are trying to slow the rush to appoint President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks — particularly "Fox & Friends Weekend" host Pete Hegseth. While Ernst urges proper vetting, CNN reported last week that Trump's transition team isn't using the FBI to do background checks on the appointees, saying they believe that would take too long.Sen. “Come on …

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Top Republicans begin push back on core Trump policy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Top Republicans begin push back on core Trump policy

Raw Story  

Some Republican senators are being increasingly wary about Donald Trump's plans to impose aggressive tariffs on imported goods — and they're already showing signs of pushback States with large agriculture industries are especially vulnerable to foreign retaliation, and GOP senators from those states expressed concerns about the president-elect's broad tariffs targeting China and Mexico, reported Politico. “There is a place …

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Senator Tommy Tuberville threatens Republicans who might vote against Gaetz for Trump’s AG
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Senator Tommy Tuberville threatens Republicans who might vote against Gaetz for Trump’s AG

The Independent  

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'You will face an immediate primary challenge': Another Trump ally threatens Republicans
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'You will face an immediate primary challenge': Another Trump ally threatens Republicans

Raw Story  

Another close ally of Donald Trump threatened fellow Republicans on Wednesday who are waffling — or outright rejecting — the president-elect's pick for attorney general. After Republicans including Sen. Tommy Tuberville fired warning shots at Republicans thinking of breaking rank on confirming Rep. Matt Gaetz as the nation's next top prosecutor, another MAGA ally joined the effort. "If you voted …

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Tommy Tuberville threatens to end career of any GOP senator who blocks Matt Gaetz
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tommy Tuberville threatens to end career of any GOP senator who blocks Matt Gaetz

Raw Story  

Sen. Tommy Tuberville delivered a threat to any Republican who might break rank on confirming Rep. Matt Gaetz as Donald Trump's next attorney general: MAGA will come for your job. “I don’t know, you’re finding all the swamp creatures coming out right now” to oppose Gaetz's nomination, Tuberville said Wednesday evening on Fox Business. He was investigated by the FBI …

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Alabama Sen. Tuberville blocks quick promotion of top aide to Defense Secretary Austin
4 months ago

Alabama Sen. Tuberville blocks quick promotion of top aide to Defense Secretary Austin

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is blocking the quick promotion of the top military aide to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over concerns that he and other senior staff did not immediately notify President Joe Biden when Austin was hospitalized with complications from cancer treatment earlier this year. But Clark has faced criticism from Republicans over his role as one …

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Ukraine aid: Has Russian propaganda “infected” Republicans in Congress? The truth is more sinister.
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine aid: Has Russian propaganda “infected” Republicans in Congress? The truth is more sinister.

Slate  

Earlier this month, Republican Texas Rep. Michael McCaul, the head of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told Puck News that Russian propaganda had “infected a good chunk of my party’s base.” Several days later, another Republican, Rep. Michael Turner of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, said he agreed. “When American journalists and congresspeople use Russian talking points, they’re …

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Why do Republican women like Katie Britt and Nancy Mace subject themselves to this?
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Why do Republican women like Katie Britt and Nancy Mace subject themselves to this?

The Independent  

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'What a piece of work': Marjorie Greene's 'childish' SOTU response trashed by Senate Dems
10 months ago

'What a piece of work': Marjorie Greene's 'childish' SOTU response trashed by Senate Dems

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans' cold, rude and, at times, antagonistic reactions to Thursday night’s State of the Union address has one of President Joe Biden’s closest allies missing Richard Nixon. “We're not perfect by any stretch on our side, but what's happened, especially with Trump, is very, very sad,” Sen. Tom Carper told Raw Story as he walked through the …

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Republicans can’t make abortion go away in 2024
1 year ago

Republicans can’t make abortion go away in 2024

The Independent  

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Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nominees
1 year, 1 month ago

Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nominees

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate in a single stroke Tuesday approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthslong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer teed up the military confirmations for a vote just a few hours after Tuberville emerged from a closed-door lunch with fellow …

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Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nominees
1 year, 1 month ago

Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nominees

LA Times  

Sen. Tommy Tuberville had been under pressure from both sides of the political aisle to end his blockade. The Senate in a single stroke Tuesday approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthslong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer teed up the military …

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Ted Cruz predicts GOP senator’s hold on military promotions will be over soon
1 year, 1 month ago

Ted Cruz predicts GOP senator’s hold on military promotions will be over soon

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The pressure from Republicans against Senator Tommy Tuberville over his …

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Senate panel takes a step toward ending Sen. Tuberville’s blockade of military nominations
1 year, 1 month ago

Senate panel takes a step toward ending Sen. Tuberville’s blockade of military nominations

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats pushed ahead Tuesday with a resolution that would allow for the quick confirmation of hundreds of military nominees, an attempt to maneuver around a blockade from Sen. Tommy Tuberville over a Pentagon abortion policy. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who criticized Tuberville’s holds before the committee vote, said he would oppose the Democratic resolution “at this …

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GOP senator rebuked by Fox News reporter for 'insulting' comments on Marines
1 year, 2 months ago

GOP senator rebuked by Fox News reporter for 'insulting' comments on Marines

Raw Story  

Sen. Tommy Tuberville drew a rebuke from Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin on Friday over comments he made earlier in the week comparing the duties of a Marine Commandant to his past duties as a college football coach. The comments in question came when Tuberville was asked about the fact that his hold on all military promotions …

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Republicans are furious at Tommy Tuberville. He’s not backing down
1 year, 2 months ago

Republicans are furious at Tommy Tuberville. He’s not backing down

The Independent  

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Senate Republicans excoriate Tommy Tuberville over military blockade
1 year, 2 months ago

Senate Republicans excoriate Tommy Tuberville over military blockade

The Independent  

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Republicans confront Tuberville over military holds in extraordinary showdown on Senate floor
1 year, 2 months ago

Republicans confront Tuberville over military holds in extraordinary showdown on Senate floor

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican senators angrily challenged Sen. Tommy Tuberville on his blockade of almost 400 military officers Wednesday evening, taking over the Senate floor for more than four hours to call for individual confirmation votes after a monthslong stalemate. If the standoff continues and officers leave the military, he said, Tuberville’s blockade will be remembered as a “national security suicide …

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Tuberville opponents plant hundreds of signs outside U.S. Capitol in protest of blockade
1 year, 3 months ago

Tuberville opponents plant hundreds of signs outside U.S. Capitol in protest of blockade

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — More than 300 signs dotted the lawn outside the U.S. Senate Tuesday, each bearing the name of a military nominee blocked this year by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama in protest of a Pentagon abortion policy. “I hope that he comes out of that building and sees these 300 signs that are in front of us right …

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