Appointments

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President-elect Trump appoints outspoken conservative as Vatican ambassador: ‘Blessings and responsibilities’

Just five days before Christmas Day, President-elect Donald Trump announced he is appointing outspoken conservative and president of Catholic Vote Brian Burch to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the Vatican.

VIDEO November 17

We need 'real reformers up and down the Cabinet' says Republican lawmaker

Senators Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., and Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., discuss the anticipated confirmations for President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominations as well as his agenda priorities.

VIDEO November 17

Dem senator reveals his amusement over appointment of Musk, Ramaswamy for DOGE

Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS Secretary, his call for the release of the House ethics report on Matt Gaetz, the use of recess appointments and the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency.

VIDEO November 16

'Obviously Bizarre': Republican strategist reacts to Dem lawmaker's call for shadow cabinet

Republican strategist Chris Johnson and Fox News contributor Richard Fowler discuss Matt Gaetz's nomination for Attorney General, the use of recess appointments and react to a Democratic lawmaker's call for a shadow cabinet to counter Trump.

VIDEO November 16

Gaetz House ethics report will 'probably die on the vine,' ex-federal prosecutor says

Former federal prosecutor Jim Trusty weighs in on Matt Gaetz's nomination for Attorney General, the future of his House ethics report and the possible use of recess appointments.

VIDEO February 15, 2023

Sen. John Barrasso: This is a shakedown of all taxpayers

Sen. John Barrasso on the confirmation hearing on Biden’s IRS commissioner nominee and his concerns over newly hired agents on ‘Your World.’

JUDICIARY January 20, 2022

Biden's controversial nominee Holly Thomas confirmed as 9th Circuit federal judge

Holly Thomas was confirmed as judge for the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Thursday by a 48-40 vote in the Senate, despite objections from the Republican Party.

Federal Reserve January 5, 2022

Raskin as Fed vice chair would be latest Biden pick with family connections to high-profile Democrats

President Biden may continue to keep it all in the family with his next hire – yet another family member of a powerful Democrat.

Politics September 30, 2021

Senate confirms eco-terrorist-linked Biden nominee who endorsed population control

In a 50-45 party-line vote, Tracy Stone-Manning was confirmed as the director of BLM on Thursday evening.

Politics August 9, 2021

Biden's controversial EPA nominee expected to face Senate questions on civil rights, reparations comments

President Biden’s controversial nominee to hold a leadership position at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to face tough questions on his past comments about civil rights laws and support for reparations during his confirmation hearing.