Treasury's Bessent hires Trump's controversial former Fed board pick, Judy Shelton, as advisor
Shelton's controversial economic ideas led the Senate to block her nomination to the Fed. Now she's going to be a counselor to the Treasury secretary.


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Shelton's controversial economic ideas led the Senate to block her nomination to the Fed. Now she's going to be a counselor to the Treasury secretary.

The Senate could flip to Democrats after November's midterm election, jeopardizing a potential Supreme Court nomination by President Donald Trump.

A clash between two potential candidates for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination spilled into public this week.

A fractious GOP presidential contest could force the vice president to reckon with President Donald Trump's unpopular policies.
Richard Schroyer's nomination was held up in the Senate. The White House eventually pulled it.

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Delaware Sen. Chris Coons is seeking the Democratic nomination for a third full term.

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Senate Confirms Todd Blanche After Handful Of GOP Holdouts Threatened His Nomination

Lisa Murkowski Vows To Tank Todd Blanche Nomination Alongside Susan Collins
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Murkowski cited concerns over the "politicisation" of the Justice Department, putting Blanche's confirmation in jeopardy.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said she will not support President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.

Blanche, one of Trump's most trusted legal aides, confirmed in writing that $1.8bn slush fund for president's allies was dead. The US Senate judiciary committe…

Trump's AG Nominee Clears Major Hurdle In Confirmation Bid

Trump's former personal lawyer appears on track to become attorney general despite reservations over deal withdrawing 'anti-weaponization fund'Critics denounce…

Todd Blanche issues formal order terminating measure widely derided as a 'slush fund', in move that could clear path for his nomination as attorney general. Ac…

After declaring 'anti-weaponization' fund 'dead', Trump reverses and says he'll revive it despite Senate opposition. The US Senate judiciary committee has sche…

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general is delayed as two Republican senators, John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, intend to vote no…

President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.

GOP Sens. John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (North Carolina) are leaving the Senate after this year.
Lawmakers scrap planned committee vote and seek further assurances that president's 'anti-weaponization fund' is dead. Sign up for the US Breaking News email.…

Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against th…

The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general on Thursday as bipartisan concerns remain about his recent lead…

Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Biggs will take on Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs in November.

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