Markwayne Mullin’s DHS nomination not at risk from Rand Paul, Thune says
A testy exchange between fellow Republicans will not be fatal, the majority leader said.
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Mullin markup still on
A committee vote on Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation as Homeland Security secretary remains on track for Thursday despite a fiery sparring session Wednesday between the Oklahoma Republican and Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, the chair of the panel that must approve his nomination. A spokesperson for Paul said after the tense exchange — during which
Mullin says he regrets calling Alex Pretti ‘deranged’
But he refused to offer a formal apology to Pretti’s family until the conclusion of a federal investigation.
House Democrat says there’s a ‘legitimate problem’ with US-NATO relationship
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) on Tuesday said there’s a “legitimate problem” with the U.S.-NATO relationship, though he suggested it might not be the fault of the U.S. alliance. Smith said there are noticeable differences with how the alliance handled U.S. operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, versus the current conflict in Iran. “Well, there is a…
Senate Republicans struggle to make their voting fight uncomfortable for Democrats
So far discussions of the SAVE America Act are falling short of the “talking filibuster” conservatives are demanding.
McCaul: Joe Kent resignation represents ‘ideological split’ within GOP
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) attributed a top intelligence official’s decision to step down this week to a divide within the Republican Party over the Trump administration’s strikes on Iran. Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center and a former top aide to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, urged President Trump to cease…
Capitol agenda: Tulsi Gabbard takes the hot seat
The resignation of former top aide Joe Kent has raised questions around Tulsi Gabbard’s tenure as director of national intelligence.