White House pushes Senate to move quickly on Casey Means nomination

The White House is calling on the Senate to confirm Dr. Casey Means as U.S. surgeon general “without further delay,” even as President Donald Trump signaled uncertainty about her path forward. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday that he didn’t know how Means was faring in the nomination process more than a … Read more

Mullin sworn in as DHS chief after GOP fracture forced Dem to save nomination

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., was sworn in as the U.S.’ ninth secretary of Homeland Security on Tuesday, with President Donald Trump in attendance. Mullin, 48, is a former mixed martial arts champion and plumbing business owner who will replace outgoing Secretary Kristi Noem, a South Dakota Republican … Read more

300-plus Angel Families jump into Markwayne Mullin’s DHS nomination fight in unequivocal terms

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A group giving a voice to victims impacted by illegal immigrant crime says that more than 300 families who have been the victim of weak border policies are urging members of Congress to support the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to serve as Secretary of the … Read more

Senate advances Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for DHS Secretary in procedural vote

Washington — The Senate advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for Department of Homeland Security secretary on Sunday after the president announced that the Oklahoma Republican would replace embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.  In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Mullin’s nomination. A final confirmation vote is … Read more

Senate committee advances Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for DHS secretary

Washington — The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, setting up a vote before the full chamber as early as next week.  In an 8 to 7 vote, the committee advanced Mullin’s nomination. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, the committee’s … Read more

Democrat Patty García gains party’s nomination after controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democrat Patty García secured her party’s nomination for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District after a controversial last-minute decision by her former boss, incumbent Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, not to seek re-election allowed her to run unopposed. A heavily Hispanic district situated in Chicago and its suburbs, Illinois’ 4th … Read more

Josh Seftel’s Mom on the Oscars – and her son’s nomination

Pat Seftel usually watches the Oscars, but this year she has even more reason to tune in: Her son, filmmaker Josh Seftel, is up for an Academy Award for his short documentary, “All the Empty Rooms.” They talk about red carpet fashion, this year’s nominees, and memorable Oscar moments from years past. Source link

Trump pick pulls nomination due to lack of Senate support after past comments

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jeremy Carl, President Donald Trump’s nominee for assistant secretary of state for international organization affairs, withdrew his nomination Tuesday after facing bipartisan criticism over past comments about race, religion and Israel. Carl, a conservative commentator and senior fellow at the Claremont Institute, wrote on X that he … Read more