Hearing Delayed for Trump Education Pick Betsy DeVos, Whose Ethics Report Is Not Finished
The announcement did not mention complaints that the rushed confirmation process leaves no time for proper vetting.
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It will be the first time a senator has testified against a colleague in a confirmation hearing.
By Margaret HartmannMcConnell to Democrats Who Want More Time to Vet Trump Cabinet: ‘Grow Up’
Eight years ago, he felt ethics disclosures should be completed before hearings were scheduled.
By Margaret HartmannGOP Congress Has Plan to Build Trump’s Border Wall, Make America Pay for It
Mexico would reimburse us, theoretically.
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Trump Preps for Briefing on Russian Hacking by Going After U.S. Intelligence Agencies
Though he claimed to be a "big fan" of theirs a day earlier.
By Margaret HartmannSchumer Says He’ll Fight to Keep Supreme Court Seat Vacant
Unless Trump finds a mainstream nominee both parties agree on.
By Margaret HartmannNAACP President Arrested at Sit-in Protesting Jeff Sessions’s Nomination for Attorney General
Attorneys from across the country voiced their opposition to Trump’s nominee, citing his record on civil rights.
By Margaret HartmannTrump May Have Facts Wrong in Tweet Knocking Intelligence Officials
The president-elect suggested they need more time to make their case on Russian election meddling, but officials say they didn't delay their meeting.
By Margaret HartmannTrump Tweets That North Korea Won’t Develop the Ability to Nuke the U.S., So Everyone Can Relax
He’s confident that “It won’t happen!” though it’s unclear why.
By Margaret HartmannHouse Republicans Kick Off 2017 by Gutting Independent Ethics Office
They voted behind closed doors to let members of Congress control the board that investigates them for misconduct.
By Margaret HartmannA Bag of Toys Prompted Today’s Partial Evacuation of Trump Tower
Trump himself is still at his estate in Florida.
By Charley LanyonPaul Ryan Introduces New Rules Banning Lawmaker Livestreaming
An apparent response to Democrats Periscoping a June sit-in.
By Charley LanyonObama Says That He Would Have Beaten Trump, Trump Responds As Expected
He also suggested that Clinton played it too safe.
By Caroline BankoffTrump Communications Director Resigns Amid Allegations of Affair
A Trump aide referred to Miller as “the 2016 version of John Edwards.”
By Charley LanyonEric Trump Will Stop Fundraising for His Charity, Following Ethics Concerns
“As unfortunate as it is, I understand the quagmire,” he said.
By Margaret HartmannTrump Taps Regulatory Foe Carl Icahn, China Critic Peter Navarro As Advisers
The Trump team is reportedly floating an early executive action to impose tariffs on foreign imports as well.
By Margaret HartmannBill O’Reilly Laments Left’s Desire to Take Power From ‘White Establishment’
He claims they want to get rid of the Electoral College because they believe “white working-class voters must be marginalized.”
By Margaret HartmannWith No Set Rules, Trumps Improvise on Fundraising Ethics
Donald Jr. and Eric are distancing themselves from an inauguration event that appeared to offer access to their father for $1 million.
By Margaret HartmannTrump Family Finds New Ways to Monetize the Presidency
An inauguration fundraiser offers access to the president and a hunting trip with his sons for $1 million.
By Margaret HartmannNew Jersey Lawmakers Won’t Let Christie Strike Book Deal, Get ‘Revenge’ on Press
Republicans and Democrats turned against bills that would have raised government salaries and cut a significant revenue stream for newspapers.
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