Senate Committee Approves Six Trump Judicial Nominees
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved six of President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees, including three nominated to seats on federal appellate courts.
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Senate Confirms Judges for Kansas, Kentucky Courts
The Senate on Thursday confirmed two of President Donald Trump’s federal judicial nominees, one to a court in Kansas and another to a court in Kentucky.
Read moreVA Secretary Shulkin Out, Replaced by Trump’s Doctor
President Donald Trump revealed another staff shake-up via Twitter on Wednesday, announcing Veteran Affairs secretary David Shulkin has been fired and will be replaced by Admiral Ronny Jackson, the president’s personal physician.
Read moreSenate Judiciary Panel Endorses Three US Attorney Nominees
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday gave its endorsement to three U.S. attorney nominees.
Read more10th Circuit Nominee, Four Others, Endorsed by Senate Panel
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved five judicial nominees, including one who is up for a seat on the 10th Circuit.
Read moreSixth Circuit Nominee Declines to State Position on Roe
President Donald Trump’s selection to serve on the Sixth Circuit declined to say on Wednesday whether he believes the Supreme Court rightly decided Roe v. Wade, suggesting it would be inappropriate to weigh in on a case inspiring live issues that might come before his court.
Read moreSenate Confirms Doughty for Western Louisiana District Court
The Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed a Louisiana state court judge to a seat on a federal court.
Read moreSenate Confirms Former Homeland Security Counsel for 11th Circuit
The Senate confirmed its 14th Trump nominee to a seat on a federal appellate court on Tuesday, approving a Georgia judge to a seat on the Eleventh Circuit.
Read moreWhite House Nominates Five for US Attorney Posts
President Donald Trump on Friday announced the nominations of five new United States attorneys to positions in states across the country.
Read moreControversial Nominee Gets Senate Panel Nod for 7th Circuit
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved four of President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees, including a nominee to the Seventh Circuit who did not receive approval from one of his home-state senators.
Read moreFederal Trade Commission Nominees Pressed on Stance on Tech Giants
Nominees for the Federal Trade Commission board told lawmakers Wednesday they would consider ramping up pressure on technology giants to ensure fair competition in the market.
Read more10th Circuit Nominee Breezes Through Senate Hearing
President Donald Trump’s second nominee to the 10th Circuit breezed through a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, telling senators he would follow precedent and be careful not to let his personal views impact his decision-making if confirmed to the bench.
Read moreTrump Nominates Nine for Judicial Seats, Including Four Appellate Slots
President Donald Trump on Monday nominated nine new federal judges, including four to seats on federal appeals courts across the country.
Read moreSenate Panel Approves Engelhardt for 5th Circuit, Three Others
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved four of president Donald Trump’s judicial nominees, including a Louisiana federal judge up for a spot on the 5th Circuit.
Read moreDespite Blue-Slip Battle, Stras Confirmed to 8th Circuit
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed a Minnesota Supreme Court justice to a seat on the Eighth Circuit after a nomination process that primarily revolved around a century-old tradition that gives senators input on the judges who will oversee their state.
Read moreTrump Pick for Asst. Ed Secretary Mostly Sails Through Confirmation Hearing
Frank Brogan, President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as assistant secretary at the Department of Education, would be a welcome check to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, Senate Democrats said Thursday.
Read moreSenate Confirms Alex Azar as Trump’s 2nd Health Secretary
The Senate has confirmed a former drug company executive as President Donald Trump’s second health secretary.
Read more7th Circuit Nominee Downplays Concerns Over His Views on Legal Precedent
President Donald Trump’s pick for a seat on the Seventh Circuit Wednesday downplayed Democrats’ concerns about his commitment to following precedent, saying he consistently applied principles set out in case law while serving as a Wisconsin state court judge.
Read moreTrump Nominates 12 More for Judgeships Nationwide
President Donald Trump announced 12 new judicial nominations on Tuesday, the 10th large group of nominees he has sent to the Senate since taking office a year ago.
Read moreGrassley Holds ‘Monster Markup’ for 17 Judicial Nominees
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved seven new judicial nominees on Thursday, including three of President Donald Trump’s picks for federal appeals courts.
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