Trump’s Latest DOJ Appointments Don’t ‘Bode Well,’ Legal Analyst Warns
President-elect Donald Trump‘s decision to appoint his personal criminal defense attorneys to a position in the Department of Justice (DOJ) “does not bode well,” legal analyst Barbara McQuade warned. Trump announced Thursday that he was nominating Todd Blanche as his next deputy attorney general and Emil Bove as principal associate deputy attorney general. Both attorneys […]
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Gaetz Could Get Confirmed Without the Senate: How Recess Appointments Work
President-elect Donald Trump‘s pick for his next attorney general is evoking mixed emotions from Republicans. Trump announced on Wednesday that he was tapping Florida U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz to lead his second administration’s Department of Justice, a move that has shocked many lawmakers. Gaetz’s nomination, however, still has to be confirmed by the Senate, and […]
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Will Trump Appointments Complicate Mike Johnson’s Grip on the House?
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson may be in “dangerous territory” as President-elect Donald Trump appoints key staff positions, momentarily pulling Republican seats from Congress. Punchbowl News founder Jake Sherman posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday pointing out Johnson’s position: “Between Stefanik and waltz going into the administration, house republicans will have a very […]
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