Tag: Nominations

Senate delays DeVos confirmation vote

Anna Giaritelli · January 21, 2017 2:12 am

National Security

Senate to delay vote on Pompeo until Monday

Susan Crabtree · January 20, 2017 10:25 pm

"I am prepared for the Senate to stay in session as long as it takes — all night, all weekend — to confirm President Trump's cabinet nominees," Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, tweeted. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Cornyn threatens weekend Senate work to confirm Trump picks

Kyle Feldscher · January 20, 2017 1:52 pm

The ad will run in states of Senate Finance Committee members who will vote on the Treasury nominee. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Mnuchin takes Democrats’ best shots on foreclosures

Joseph Lawler · January 19, 2017 11:24 pm

Treasury nominee Steven Mnuchin gave details about taxes, but they often differed significantly from what Trump has said. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

What we learned about Trump’s tax plans from Mnuchin

Joseph Lawler · January 19, 2017 9:40 pm

Firm withdraws CNN retraction request for Tom Price stock story

Firm withdraws CNN retraction request for Tom Price stock story

Robert King · January 19, 2017 9:37 pm

After watching President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees sail through the Senate, Democrats have become desperate for a scalp. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer believes he's found one in aspiring OMB director Rep. Mick Mulvaney. (AP Photos)

Beltway Confidential

Mick Mulvaney’s unpaid taxes and Chuck Schumer’s unverified accusations

Philip Wegmann · January 19, 2017 9:14 pm

Treasury pick said he would seek legislation to reform the two government-sponsored enterprises. (AP Photo/File)

Mnuchin: Fannie and Freddie ‘important entities’

Joseph Lawler · January 19, 2017 6:55 pm

Conservatives say the rumors are a whispering campaign by Puzder's critics in organized labor. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Puzder allies dispute reports he’s wavering

Sean Higgins · January 19, 2017 6:40 pm

Vermont independent tries to get energy nominee to say that climate change is a "global crisis." (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Energy and Environment

Rick Perry spars with Bernie Sanders over climate change

John Siciliano · January 19, 2017 6:07 pm

"I firmly believe the U.S. has the obligation to honor its debt," treasury nominee says. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Mnuchin: Raise the debt ceiling sooner rather than later

Joseph Lawler · January 19, 2017 5:48 pm

"We intend to have a full and rigorous debate on the president-elect's remaining nominees," Schumer said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats pledge to slow-walk Trump’s nomination votes

Susan Ferrechio · January 19, 2017 5:32 pm