[ad_1] Brown, who POLITICO first reported is Biden’s choice to succeed Milley, is likely to survive his confirmation battle in the Democratic-led Senate. But the process probably won’t go as smoothly as it did three years ago, with the four-star general potentially facing tough questions about China’s possible invasion ofContinue Reading
[ad_1] One Judiciary Committee Democrat said the report raised “concerns.” [ad_2] #Michael #Delaneysjudicial #nomination #shakier #ground #POLITICO #reported #Biden #pick #served #aboard #opposing #administration #positions ( With inputs from : www.politico.com )Continue Reading
[ad_1] On several occasions during debt-limit negotiations over the last decade, the unpredictable fallout of a looming deadline has helped persuade dozens of lawmakers from each party to begrudgingly support concessions they didn’t love. This time, ideas like beefing up work requirements for food assistance programs aren’t gaining the bipartisanContinue Reading
[ad_1] The Senate Budget Committee hearing on Thursday will feature Mark Zandi, the chief economist at Moody’s Analytics and leaders of the Environmental Defense Fund and the Solar Energy Industries Association. Republicans and Democrats remain at loggerheads over debt ceiling negotiations, just as entrenched as they were before the HouseContinue Reading
[ad_1] A word of advice for anyone who has worked hard to acquire a reputation they cherish: if Boris Johnson approaches, if he comes anywhere near, run a mile. Richard Sharp is the latest proof that, even out of office, Johnson continues to act as reputational napalm, laying waste toContinue Reading
[ad_1] Quarterbacks dominated the first part of the NFL draft. Bryce Young, CJ Stroud and Anthony Richardson were among the top four picks Thursday night, an expected result in a league where teams know finding a franchise QB is the quickest path to success. The Carolina Panthers selected Young, theContinue Reading
[ad_1] The “Stand with Su” effort is a direct counterweight to some of the forces that have been lobbying against her — including the name choice, as one of the main anti-confirmation groups is called “Stand Against Su.” “Julie Su has been a champion for labor, and labor is mobilizingContinue Reading
[ad_1] New Delhi: CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Thursday said efforts for opposition unity have picked up the pace ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls and seat adjustments will be made at the state level. Speaking to the media after meeting Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar here, YechuryContinue Reading
[ad_1] The controversy surrounding Delaney’s nomination is unusual for a Biden judicial pick, compounded with further concerns voiced by some Democratic members on the panel. The New Hampshire judicial nominee is under particular scrutiny for his representation of St. Paul’s School in a school sexual assault case. During that case,Continue Reading
[ad_1] Cruz, the top Republican on the Senate Commerce Committee vetting the nomination, asked Washington specifically about what a device known as an “angle of attack” sensor does, how many are equipped on Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX jetliner, and whether he’d ever flown a plane or been an air trafficContinue Reading