4 h. ago Trump Withdraws U.S. Attorney Nominee, Whose Extremism Tested Limits for G.O.P. Senators

The means of Ed Martin’s ascent as the leading prosecutor for the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington was his path out of power.

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4 h. ago Trump Drops Nominee for U.S. Attorney, Ed Martin, After Republicans Balk

The means of Ed Martin’s ascent as the leading prosecutor for the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington was his path out of power.

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21 h. ago Trump picks Casey Means for surgeon general, after first nominee withdraws

Dr. Janette Nesheiwat withdrew her nomination for Surgeon General after questions about her credentials. Dr. Casey Means has a medical degree from Stanford and a best-selling book on metabolic health.

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23 h. ago Trump Withdraws Surgeon General Nomination and Announces New Pick, Dr. Casey Means

The president said on social media that he would nominate Dr. Casey Means, confirming that he had withdrawn the nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, his first pick, a former Fox News contributor.

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51 h. ago Ed Martin Gains GOP Momentum as U.S. Attorney for DC: Cornyn Gives Support, Hawley Predicts Vote

President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia gained critical momentum Tuesday even as Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) said he opposed the nomination. The post Ed Martin Gains GOP Momentum as U.S. Attorney for DC: Cornyn Gives Support, Hawley Predicts Vote appeared first on Breitbart.

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53 h. ago Tillis Flips Off Trump, Announces Opposition to U.S. Attorney for D.C. Nominee Ed Martin

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) is flipping off Donald Trump, announcing Tuesday he will oppose the president's nominee for the crucial U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia just hours after Trump called for Senators to support him. The post Tillis Flips Off Trump, Announces Opposition to U.S. Attorney for D.C. Nominee Ed Martin appeared first on Breitbart.

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68 h. ago Sen. Tillis Could Tank Trump Nominee Ed Martin, Allowing Judge Boasberg to Choose U.S. Attorney for D.C.

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) is withholding support for President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney for D.C., a move that could result in MAGA villain Judge Jeb Boasberg choosing who would fill the role — potentially even former Special Counsel Jack Smith. The post Sen. Tillis Could Tank Trump Nominee Ed Martin, Allowing Judge Boasberg to Choose U.S. Attorney for D.C. appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago House and Senate look to limit Permanent Fund dividend to $1,000

House and Senate look to limit Permanent Fund dividend to $1,000 - this year and permanently  Must Read Alaska

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6 d. ago Our Dad, Leonard Bernstein, Would Want His Music Played at the Kennedy Center

Some have urged us to withdraw our father’s music from the Kennedy Center to protest Trump’s hostile takeover. We asked: What would Dad have done?

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6 d. ago GOP senators voice doubts over Trump D.C. U.S. attorney nominee Martin

GOP senators voice doubts over Trump D.C. U.S. attorney nominee Martin  The Washington Post

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7 d. ago 3 Democrats Withdraw Support for Rep. Thanedar's Trump Impeachment Proposal

Just one other Democrat is supporting Rep. Shri Thanedar's (D-MI) proposed impeachment of President Donald Trump after three others asked for their names to be removed. The post 3 Democrats Withdraw Support for Rep. Thanedar’s Trump Impeachment Proposal appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Trump nominee distances himself from antisemitic Jan. 6 rioter he once praised

Ed Martin, nominee for US attorney for DC, apologized for past praise of Jan. 6 rioter with a history of antisemitic statements and posted photos of himself as Hitler.

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2 w. ago Trump administration plans to pull $1 billion in funding from Harvard amid clash with university: report

According to an exclusive report, President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to withdraw $1 billion in health research funding from Harvard University.

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2 w. ago Trump Needs to See 'Enthusiasm' from Russia, Ukraine to End War if U.S. Is to Remain in Peace Talks

President Donald Trump confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments on Friday, saying that if Russia or Ukraine makes peace negotiations "very difficult," then the United States would withdraw from its role in the discussions.  The post Trump Needs to See ‘Enthusiasm’ from Russia, Ukraine to End War if U.S. Is to Remain in Peace Talks appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Schumer Moves to Block Trump Picks for Two Key Prosecutor Positions

An arcane Senate tradition effectively gives senators veto power over nominees for U.S. attorney in their home states, providing Democrats a potential opening to stop President Trump’s picks.

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3 w. ago Washington Senate passes bill to require speed limiting devices for habitual speeders

Washington Senate passes bill to require speed limiting devices for habitual speeders  AppleValleyNewsNow.com

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3 w. ago Washington state Senate amends rent cap bill, raises limit to 10%

Washington state Senate amends rent cap bill, raises limit to 10%  KOMO

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4 w. ago Trump’s pick to oversee public lands withdraws after Jan. 6 criticism surfaces

Trump’s pick to oversee public lands withdraws after Jan. 6 criticism surfaces  The Washington Post

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last month Donald Trump to Hit China with 104% Tariffs as Xi Jinping Refuses to Halt Retaliatory Tariffs

President Donald Trump will slap 104-percent tariffs on China at midnight Tuesday after Xi Jinping refused to withdraw retaliatory tariffs placed on the United States. The post Donald Trump to Hit China with 104% Tariffs as Xi Jinping Refuses to Halt Retaliatory Tariffs appeared first on Breitbart.

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