1/13/2021

AMBASSADOR/BIDEN PEOPLE/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS: “Ambassador Samantha Power is a world-renowned voice of conscience and moral clarity—challenging and rallying the international community to stand up for the dignity and humanity of all people. As USAID Administrator, she’ll be a powerful force for principled American engagement.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, January 13, 2021 4:20 am […]

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1/11/2021

BIDEN PEOPLE/CIA/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS: “I’m asking Ambassador Bill Burns to lead the Central Intelligence Agency because he’s dealt with many of the thorniest global challenges we face. As a legendary career diplomat, he approached complex issues with honesty, integrity and skill. That’s exactly how he’ll lead the CIA. https://twitter.com/i/status/1348636095458717696″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, January 11, 2021 3:21 […]

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1/8/2021

BIDEN PEOPLE/ECONOMY/JOBS/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS: “We need to build a new American economy where everyone enjoys a fair return for their work and an equal chance to get ahead. Tune in as I introduce members of the [economic and jobs] team that will get it done. https://t.co/PAOu57i9j5?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, January 8, 2021 7:57 am […]

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1/8/2021

BIDEN PEOPLE/DOJ/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS: “We need to restore the honor, the integrity, and the independence of the Department of Justice in this nation — and this is the group that will get it done. https://twitter.com/JoeBiden/status/1347571667598503937/photo/1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, January 8, 2021 4:51 am […]

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1/7/2021

BIDEN PEOPLE/CRISIS/ECONOMY/JOBS/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS/UNION: “This [economic and jobs] team shares my belief that the middle class built this country and that unions built the middle class. They will help us emerge from the most inequitable economic crisis in modern history by building an economy where every American is in on the deal. https://t.co/iorqb5Dxpj?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, […]

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1/7/2021

BIDEN PEOPLE/JOE BIDEN/JUSTICE DEPARTMENT/NOMINATIONS: “Our nominees for the Justice Department will restore the independence of the Department, so it serves the interests of the people—not a presidency. They’ll rebuild public trust in the rule of law and work to ensure a more fair and equitable justice system. https://t.co/MSCRAwsmaH?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, January 7, 2021 4:15 […]

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12/23/2020

BIDEN PEOPLE/ECONOMY/EDUCATION/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS: “Every student must be equipped to thrive in the economy of the future. Every educator needs resources to do their jobs with dignity and success. And every school needs support to reopen safely. We can achieve this with Dr. Miguel Cardona leading our Department of Education.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 23, 2020 […]

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12/19/2020

BIDEN PEOPLE/CLIMATE CHANGE/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS: “When it comes to the existential threat of climate change, we have no time to lose. This team will be ready on day one to meet this moment with the urgency it demands and build our nation back better than ever. https://twitter.com/JoeBiden/status/1340478274909040640/photo/1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 19, 2020 3:05 pm […]

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12/17/2020

BIDEN PEOPLE/CLIMATE CHANGE/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS: “We have no time to waste to confront the climate crisis, protect our air and water, and deliver justice to communities that have long shouldered the burdens of environmental harms. Together, on behalf of all Americans, this team will meet this moment with the urgency it demands. https://twitter.com/i/status/1339745949237665792″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, […]

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12/15/2020

BIDEN PEOPLE/CLIMATE CHANGE/INFRASTRUCTURE/JOBS/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS/TRANSPORTATION: “Mayor @PeteButtigieg is a leader, patriot, and problem-solver. He speaks to the best of who we are as a nation. I am nominating him for Secretary of Transportation because he’s equipped to take on the challenges at the intersection of jobs, infrastructure, equity, and climate.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 15, 2020 […]

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12/11/2020

BIDEN PEOPLE/GOVERNMENT/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS: “It’s time to get back to a government of the people, for the people, by the people. That’s how we can move forward and solve the biggest challenges we face. There is no group of individuals I trust more to stand up for Americans. https://twitter.com/i/status/1337447554804400128″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 11, 2020 6:22 […]

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12/10/2020

BIDEN PEOPLE/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS: “This group will do critical work on behalf of every American. Their jobs are where rubber meets the road — where governance can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, advancing prosperity for all Americans. https://t.co/fcKQ7kXQuR?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, December 10, 2020 6:50 am […]

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12/8/2020

BIDEN PEOPLE/DEFENSE/NOMINATIONS: “The next secretary of defense will need to immediately quarterback an enormous logistics operation to help distribute COVID-19 vaccines widely and equitably… The next secretary of defense will need to ensure the well-being and resilience of our service members and their families, strained by almost two decades of war… And the next secretary […]

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12/8/2020

BIDEN PEOPLE/DEFENSE/NOMINATIONS: “Today, I ask Lloyd Austin to once more take on a mission for the United States of America—this time as the secretary-designate of the Department of Defense. I know he will do an outstanding job. In his more than 40 years in the United States Army, Austin met every challenge with extraordinary skill […]

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11/17/2020

FED/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP PEOPLE: “Judy Shelton’s nomination as a member of the Federal Reserve Board is stalled. The Senate failed to advance President Trump’s controversial pick to the powerful central bank on Tuesday [Nov. 17, 2020] after Republicans Mitt Romney of Utah and Susan Collins of Maine joined the Senate’s Democrats in blocking Shelton’s appointment. The 47-50 […]

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11/16/2020

COURTS/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP ADMIN: “Since Donald Trump (R) took office in January 2017, he has appointed 52 judges to the 13 federal circuit courts… In January 2017, there were 90 circuit court judges appointed by Democrats, 74 appointed by Republicans, and 14 vacancies. In November 2020, there were 80 circuit court judges appointed by Democrats, 97 appointed […]

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11/10/2020

FCC/GOP/MITCH MCCONNELL/NOMINATIONS/SENATE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Nate Simington, a very smart and qualified individual, is having his Senate hearing today. Republicans will hopefully confirm him to the FCC ASAP! We need action NOW on this very important nomination!! @SenatorWicker @MarshaBlackburn @senatemajldr“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, November 10, 2020 6:13 am […]

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10/26/2020

AMY CONEY BARRETT/NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “The Constitution is the ultimate defense of American liberty. The faithful application of the law is the cornerstone of our Republic. That is why, as President, I have no more solemn obligation and no greater honor than to appoint Supreme Court justices. On this October evening — and it is so […]

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10/26/2020

AMY CONEY BARRETT/NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “I nominated Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States. And tonight she will be confirmed by the Senate. And become the newest member of the Supreme Court. It’s a big deal.” -Donald Trump, “LIVE: President Donald Trump in Allentown, PA #Pennsylvania,” YouTube.com, Oct. 26, 2020 […]

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10/17/2020

2020 ELECTION/AMY CONEY BARRETT/CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/HEALTHCARE/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS/OBAMACARE(ACA)/SUPREME COURT/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “In the middle of a pandemic, President Trump is trying to eliminate Obamacare and increase health care costs for millions. Now, he’s rushing through a U.S. Supreme Court justice to help him get it done. It’s unconscionable. Make no mistake: Health care is on the ballot.“ ––Joe […]

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10/15/2020

AMY CONEY BARRETT/HEALTHCARE/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS/OBAMACARE(ACA)/RUTH BADER GINSBURG/SUPREME COURT/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Donald Trump is rushing through Justice Ginsburg’s replacement because he’s laser-focused on destroying the Affordable Care Act. Here’s what’s at stake: https://t.co/W7kluAVe2l?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, October 15, 2020 10:00 am […]

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10/15/2020

2020 ELECTION/AMY CONEY BARRETT/CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19/GOP/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS/SENATE/SUPREME COURT/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The fact that Senate Republicans haven’t bothered to pass a COVID relief package but are rushing through President Trump’s Supreme Court pick says all you need to know. We’ve got to flip the Senate, folks.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, October 15, 2020 3:45 am […]

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10/14/2020

2020 ELECTION/AMY CONEY BARRETT/HEALTHCARE/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS/OBAMACARE(ACA)/PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS/SUPREME COURT/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VOTING: “If President Trump is successful in forcing through his nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court, it will likely repeal the ACA and 100 million Americans with pre-existing conditions will lose their protections. Vote like your health care depends on it. Because it does.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, […]

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10/13/2020

NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “And now Biden even refuses to answer questions on packing the Supreme Court. You know, elections have consequences. Winning and losing an election, that’s big consequences. And we’ve been winning elections. And they say, ‘Well, you know, Trump shouldn’t be appointing the new justice because …’ well, I’m president… Oh, don’t worry. Don’t […]

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9/29/2020

NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “The American people have a right to have a say in who the Supreme Court nominee is and that say occurs when they vote for United States Senators and when they vote for the President of United States. They’re not going to get that chance now because we’re in the middle of an […]

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9/27/2020

AMY CONEY BARRETT/NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “Yesterday, I was very proud to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. She is one of our nation’s most brilliant legal minds, and I think she’ll do very well. We’re moving along very quickly. Tremendous unity in the Republican Party. It’s the consequence of winning elections, […]

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9/27/2020

CONGRESS/NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “The Senate has to stand strong for our democracy. They must not act on this nomination until the American people finish the process they’re already begun, of selecting their president and their Congress. And I’ve said before, if the people choose Donald Trump, then the Senate should give his nominee a hearing and […]

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9/27/2020

NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “Never before in our nation’s history has a Supreme Court justice been nominated and installed while a presidential election is already underway. It defies every precedent, every expectation of a nation where the people, the people, are sovereign and the rule of law reigns. But yesterday, before justice Ginsburg could be laid to […]

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9/27/2020

AMY CONEY BARRETT/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court affect our everyday lives — and the American people deserve to have their voices heard when it comes to who serves on the Court. Tune in as I deliver remarks on President Trump’s nomination. https://t.co/N9HmjDXKMw?amp=1“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, September 27, 2020 […]

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9/26/2020

AMY CONEY BARRETT/NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “Today, President Trump has nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett as the successor to Justice Ginsburg’s seat. She has a written track record of disagreeing with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Affordable Care Act. She critiqued Chief Justice John Roberts’ majority opinion upholding the law in 2012. The American people […]

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9/26/2020

AMY CONEY BARRETT/NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “Judge Barrett was confirmed to the Circuit Court three years ago by a bipartisan vote. Her qualifications are unsurpassed — unsurpassed — and her record is beyond reproach. This should be a straightforward and prompt confirmation. It should be very easy. Good luck. It’s going to be very quick. I’m sure […]

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9/26/2020

AMY CONEY BARRETT/NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “Today, it is my honor to nominate one of our nation’s most brilliant and gifted legal minds to the Supreme Court. She is a woman of unparalleled achievement, towering intellect, sterling credentials, and unyielding loyalty to the Constitution: Judge Amy Coney Barrett… If confirmed, Justice Barrett will make history as the […]

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9/26/2020

AMY CONEY BARRETT/NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: [Reporter: “Mr. President, how do you feel about a majority of Americans wanting to wait until after the election?”] “Well, I don’t think they know Amy — when they get to meet her and get to see her. But, you know, this is just something — we have a lot of […]

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9/26/2020

2020 ELECTION/AMY CONEY BARRETT/HEALTHCARE/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS/OBAMACARE(ACA)/PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS/SUPREME COURT/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “In the middle of a pandemic, Donald Trump is trying to force through the confirmation of a Justice who will help him destroy Obamacare. Health care is at stake. Protections for pre-existing conditions are at stake. We can’t let them win.” ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, September 26, […]

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9/26/2020

AMY CONEY BARRETT/HEALTHCARE/JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS/OBAMACARE(ACA)/SUPREME COURT/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Today, President Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court — a jurist with a written track record of disagreeing with the Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act. Vote like your health care is on the ballot — because it is. https://t.co/TDBQOVLP4K?amp=1″ ––Joe Biden, […]

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9/25/2020

NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “We are appointing a Supreme Court justice today. We are. That’s a big deal. The Democrats, they don’t think we should do it, because actually we have a lot of time left. It’s really January 20th. We have a lot of time left, but they don’t think we should do it because it’s […]

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9/24/2020

MITT ROMNEY/NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “So this will be my third [Supreme Court nomination] and we’re in great shape. You see what’s going on with the Republican party, how unified the Republican party is? Right. Now we’re unified. It’s a beautiful thing to say. Thank you, Mitt. Thank you. Appreciate it. Even Mitt’s on board. Even Mitt’s […]

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9/23/2020

NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: [Reporter: “Mr. President, is that why it’s so important, do you believe, to have a full complement at the Supreme Court to handle any potential challenges?”] “Yes, I think it’s very important. I think this will end up in the Supreme Court. And I think it’s very important that we have nine justices. […]

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9/22/2020

NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “We have nothing but time [to name a Supreme Court pick], especially since we have the support. You know, we have Senatorial support. People have come out and I guess we have all the votes we’re going to need. And they’re going to be very happy with the candidate. They know most of […]

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9/22/2020

NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “The appointment of a United States Supreme Court justice was much more important to the voters than I thought. And they’re right, because they will set policy for 50 years and they’ll set policy, whether it’s life, whether it’s second amendment.” -Donald Trump, “LIVE: President Trump in Moon Township, PA #Pennsylvania,” YouTube.com, Sep. […]

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9/22/2020

NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “Now, we’re going to pick a great woman [for the Supreme Court], any one of the five that I told you, but any one of the women that we had they’re all great people, great scholars, great, brilliant people. A lot of people. No, they’re all great women. They’re brilliant. Great scholars. By […]

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9/21/2020

NOMINATIONS/RUTH BADER GINSBURG/SUPREME COURT: [Ainsley Earhardt: “Then you have Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who told her — her granddaughter on her deathbed allegedly that she — her dying wish was to have the next president choose her successor.”] “Well, I don’t know that she said that or was that written out by Adam Schiff and Schumer […]

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9/21/2020

NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “I’m looking at five — probably four, but I’m looking at five [potential Supreme Court nominations] very seriously. I’m going to make a decision on either Friday or Saturday… These are the smartest young people. You know, you like to go young because they’re there for a long time. And I have a […]

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9/21/2020

JOE BIDEN/NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: [Brittany Schmidt: “If Trump’s supreme court pick goes through but you win the election, democrats take over Senate and maintain the House, would you consider adding more supreme court justices to the bench?”] “It’s a legitimate question, but let me tell you why I’m not going answer that question. Because it will […]

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9/21/2020

NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff says President Donald Trump has reached a ‘new low’ for suggesting Democrats were behind a report that the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said she did not want to be replaced until a new president is inaugurated. NPR reported Friday that Ginsburg dictated a statement […]

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9/21/2020

NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “President Trump said he would nominate a Supreme Court pick on Friday or Saturday [Sep. 25-26] and has five women under consideration, as Senate Republicans lined up behind him and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) and rejected Democrats’ calls to let the winner of the presidential election make the pick. Mr. Trump […]

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9/21/2020

NOMINATIONS/RUTH BADER GINSBURG/SUPREME COURT: [Reporter: “What makes you think that the last words — supposedly the last wishes of Justice Ginsburg were made up? Because it supposedly came from her granddaughter, not from one of the Democrats.”] “Yeah, it just sounds to me like it would be somebody else. I don’t believe — it could […]

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9/21/2020

NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “I would say on Friday or Saturday I’ll be announcing the pick. It’s — five women are being looked at and vetted very carefully… I’d much rather have a vote before the election because there’s a lot of work to be done, and I’d much rather have it. And we have plenty of […]

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9/20/2020

MITCH MCCONNELL/NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said President Trump’s nominee to replace Justice Ginsburg will receive a vote in the Senate. Within an hour of her passing. The exact opposite of what he said when President Obama nominated Merrick Garland to replace Justice Scalia in 2016. At that time, Majority Leader McConnell made […]

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9/19/2020

NOMINATIONS/OBAMA/SUPREME COURT: [Reporter: “Sir, President Obama’s pick in 2016, Merrick Garland, didn’t get a chance to move forward. That was an election year. Why should your pick get a chance to move forward in an election year?”] “Well, that’s called ‘the consequences of losing an election.’ He lost the election. He didn’t have the votes. […]

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9/19/2020

NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “We have an obligation [to name a replacement Supreme Court justice]. We won. And we have an obligation, as the winners, to pick who we want. That’s not the next President. Hopefully, I’ll be the next President. But we’re here now. Right now, we’re here. And we have an obligation to the voters, all […]

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9/19/2020

NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: [Reporter: “Sir, do you want to see a nominee on your Supreme Court choice before the election?”] “Well, we’ll see what happens. We’ll be talking to people soon. We have great respect for the process. This has happened numerous times. And every time, there was a nominee, as you know. There’s been many […]

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9/9/2020

NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT: “President Trump has released an additional 20 names he would select from if any Supreme Court vacancies arise during his remaining time in office, including the president’s rival-turned-Senate ally, Ted Cruz. The list also includes Sens. Tom Cotton and Josh Hawley as well as two former U.S. solicitors general… Supreme Court nominations are […]

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8/27/2020

GOP/NOMINATIONS: “My fellow Americans, tonight, with a heart full of gratitude and boundless optimism, I profoundly accept this nomination for president of the United States. The Republican Party, the party of Abraham Lincoln, goes forward united, determined and ready to welcome millions of Democrats, independents and anyone who believes in the greatness of America and […]

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8/25/2020

DHS/NOMINATIONS: “President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would nominate acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf to the role permanently. Wolf has been serving in an acting capacity since November of last year. The last Homeland secretary to be confirmed by the Senate, Kirstjen Nielsen, resigned in April 2019… Trump’s announcement comes after a government […]

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8/25/2020

DHS/NOMINATIONS: “I am pleased to inform the American Public that Acting Secretary Chad Wolf will be nominated to be the Secretary of Homeland Security. Chad has done an outstanding job and we greatly appreciate his service!“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 25, 2020 6:30 am […]

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7/17/2020

COURTS/NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURTS: “One of the things that you probably heard that I’ve done and gotten a lot of credit for are judges we’ve put in. By the end of the first term, we’ll have almost 300 judges appointed, which I think is the record, got to be pretty close to a record… But we also […]

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6/17/2020

COURTS/LEGAL/NOMINATIONS/SUPREME COURT/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “We’re going to have potentially close to 300 judges including DC it’ll be close to 300. Nobody’s close. They’re all conservative, highly respected judges. They’re going to be there for many years. They’re all young. They’re all conservative. They’re all very smart. And they’re getting great reviews. If I did nothing […]

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2/28/2020

GOP/INTELLIGENCE/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/TRUMP PEOPLE: “President Trump announced on Friday [2-28-20] that he intended to nominate Representative John Ratcliffe, Republican of Texas, as his director of national intelligence, choosing someone he considered last summer before senior Republicans in Congress deemed him unqualified for the job. Mr. Ratcliffe is a vocal supporter of the president who serves […]

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2/28/2020

INTELLIGENCE/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP PEOPLE: “I am pleased to announce the nomination of @RepRatcliffe (Congressman John Ratcliffe) to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Would have completed process earlier, but John wanted to wait until after IG Report was finished. John is an outstanding man of great talent!” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, February 28, 2020 5:24 pm […]

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2/18/2020

DEMS/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “…..Mini is illegally buying the Democrat Nomination. They are taking it away from Bernie again. Mini Mike, Major Party Nominations are not for sale! Good luck in the debate tomorrow night and remember, no standing on boxes!” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, February 18, 2020 3:51 pm […]

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2/18/2020

DEMS/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The Crooked DNC is working overtime to take the Democrat Nomination away from Bernie, AGAIN! Watch what happens to the Super Delegates in Round Two. A Rigged Convention!”  -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, February 18, 2020 9:01 am […]

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12/4/2019

HOMELESSNESS/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/TRUMP PEOPLE: “The Trump administration has tapped Robert Marbut, a consultant who has urged cities to stop feeding the homeless, to lead the agency that coordinates the government’s response to the crisis, drawing a rebuke from a top housing advocate. The administration last month pushed out Matthew Doherty, an Obama appointee, as executive […]

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11/20/2019

FDA/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump’s nominee for FDA commissioner declined at his confirmation hearing Wednesday [11-20-19] to promise to move forward with an e-cigarette flavor ban that the administration has put on hold…Hahn added that he was committed to ending vaping by teenagers. Trump in September announced his intention to ban flavored vapes including […]

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11/14/2019

COURTS/NOMINATIONS/SENATE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/TRUMP PEOPLE: “The Senate on Thursday [11-14-19] confirmed President Donald Trump’s judicial nominee to the powerful 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals despite bipartisan frustration over his refusal to answer questions during his confirmation hearing. In a 51-41 vote, the Senate confirmed Steven Menashi, with moderate Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine joining Democrats […]

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11/7/2019

COURTS/NOMINATIONS/SENATE/TRUMP PEOPLE: “The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday [11-7-19] voted to advance President Donald Trump’s court pick to the powerful 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals — setting up a contentious vote when he reaches the full chamber. Steven Menashi, an associate counsel to the president, faced backlash from Democrats and Republicans during his September […]

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11/1/2019

FDA/HHS/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/TRUMP PEOPLE: “President Trump said Friday [11-1-19] that he intended to nominate Dr. Stephen M. Hahn, a top executive at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, to be the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. If he is confirmed by the Senate, Dr. Hahn would fill the vacancy left […]

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10/30/2019

COURTS/NOMINATIONS/SENATE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Trump is nearing a milestone in his push to overhaul the federal judiciary with conservative judges. If the Senate confirms a batch of nominees now working their way through the approval process, a quarter of the nation’s 179 appeals court judges — those sitting just below the Supreme Court — will […]

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10/21/2019

DHS/ELECTION/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/TRUMP PEOPLE: “Nearly a year before the 2020 election, President Trump is running out of options in his search for a leader for the Department of Homeland Security who could win Senate confirmation or even serve in an acting capacity — and still carry out the president’s immigration crackdown. The White House’s top […]

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9/18/2019

FEMA/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/TRUMP PEOPLE: “The White House will pull the nomination of Jeffrey Byard to be the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency after a federal inquiry into a possible barroom altercation involving Mr. Byard prompted concern in Congress and the White House, according to federal officials familiar with the investigation. While the F.B.I. […]

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9/16/2019

COURTS/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “…..’These Conservative Judicial appointments will impact our nation for years to come,’ said Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, who leads the Judiciary Committee and who has been speeding through Trump nominees.’ The entire Court System is changing at a record pace!” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, September 16, 2019 6:21 am […]

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9/12/2019

COURTS/GOP/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/TRUMP PEOPLE: “Sen. Ted Cruz will oppose President Donald Trump’s nominee for the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, Halil Suleyman ‘Sul’ Ozerden, a major setback for the embattled nomination. Cruz (R-Texas) has informed the White House and colleagues this week that he will oppose Ozerden, according to three people familiar with the Judiciary […]

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8/2/2019

INTELLIGENCE/NATIONAL SECURITY/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP PEOPLE: “President Donald Trump said Friday [8-2-19] that Rep. John Ratcliffe is withdrawing his bid to become Director of National Intelligence, days after the president floated his name. The announcement comes after Democrats and some Republicans have raised questions about whether the Texas congressman exaggerated his work as federal prosecutor of terrorism cases. Others questioned […]

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8/2/2019

MEDIA/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP PEOPLE: “Our great Republican Congressman John Ratcliffe is being treated very unfairly by the LameStream Media. Rather than going through months of slander and libel, I explained to John how miserable it would be for him and his family to deal with these people….” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 2, 2019 1:06 pm […]

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8/2/2019

NOMINATIONS/TRUMP PEOPLE: “….John has therefore decided to stay in Congress where he has done such an outstanding job representing the people of Texas, and our Country. I will be announcing my nomination for DNI shortly.” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 2, 2019 1:06 pm […]

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7/30/2019

INTELLIGENCE/NATIONAL SECURITY/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/TRUMP PEOPLE: “Aides to the congressman chosen by President Trump to lead the nation’s intelligence agencies were forced on Tuesday [7-30-19] to clarify his claims that he had won terrorism convictions as a federal prosecutor, as his background came under new scrutiny. Mr. Trump’s pick, Representative John Ratcliffe, Republican of Texas, had […]

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7/29/2019

INTELLIGENCE/NATIONAL SECURITY/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Republicans hesitated on Monday [7-29-19] to embrace President Trump’s choice for the director of national intelligence, and some privately expressed doubts about his potential confirmation, echoing concerns of experts and Democrats that he was too inexperienced and too partisan. Mr. Trump’s pick, Representative John Ratcliffe of Texas, could face an uphill […]

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7/28/2019

INTELLIGENCE/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP PEOPLE: “I am pleased to announce that highly respected Congressman John Ratcliffe of Texas will be nominated by me to be the Director of National Intelligence. A former U.S. Attorney, John will lead and inspire greatness for the Country he loves. Dan Coats, the current Director, will…” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, July 28, 2019 3:45 […]

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7/25/2019

MILITARY/NOMINATIONS/SENATE/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The Senate Thursday [7-25-19] overwhelmingly voted 89 to 1 to confirm President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley. Milley is currently serving as chief of staff of the Army…The chairman is the highest-ranking military officer in the country and serves as […]

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7/25/2019

MUSLIMS/NOMINATIONS/OBAMA/RACISM/TRUMP PEOPLE: “President Donald Trump’s pick for the top spokeswoman job at the Treasury Department repeatedly spread conspiracy theories that suggested then-President Barack Obama was secretly a Muslim who was sympathetic to America’s enemies. Monica Crowley, who was appointed by Trump last week as assistant treasury secretary for public affairs, made multiple comments spreading these […]

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7/18/2019

LABOR/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP PEOPLE: “I am pleased to announce that it is my intention to nominate Gene Scalia as the new Secretary of Labor. Gene has led a life of great success in the legal and labor field and is highly respected not only as a lawyer, but as a lawyer with great experience….”  –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, […]

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7/18/2019

LABOR/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP PEOPLE: “….working with labor and everyone else. He will be a great member of an Administration that has done more in the first 2 ½ years than perhaps any Administration in history!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, July 18, 2019 7:22 pm […]

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7/18/2019

LABOR/NOMINATIONS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/TRUMP PEOPLE: “President Trump said Thursday [7-18-19] that he would name Eugene Scalia as his next secretary of labor, tapping the longtime labor lawyer and son of the former Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia for a position with vast responsibility over the American work force. The appointment is likely to be contested by […]

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