Josh Hawley Refuses to Vote for Republican Leader John Thune
Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri refused to vote for Senate Republican leader John Thune today, accusing the Republican party of abandoning pro-life voters by failing to pursue a second defunding of Planned Parenthood in reconciliation legislation.
“When you abandon pro-lifers, when you abandon the needy, when you abandon the poor, when you abandon working people, the American people might have something to say about that,” Hawley told reporters after sweeping Democratic midterm gains.
Hawley singled out the party’s record on taxpayer funding for the nation’s largest abortion provider. ---More...
Republicans Have Less Than 20 Days to Confirm 25 Federal Judges
Senate Republicans have less than 20 days to confirm President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees, a crucial move to ensure that his legacy extends beyond his term.
“Very important for the U.S. Senate to confirm all of our pending 161 Nominations, including 25 Federal Judges,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday. He made official announcements for the final three judicial nominees on Tuesday: Elliot Gaiser, Grayson Lambert, and James Sullivan.
“We expect all of our highly qualified nominees to be confirmed quickly this Congress,” a White House official told the Daily Signal.
Republicans have to act fast before they lose the majority, but Democrats could call privileged votes to slow down the process. Another roadblock to confirming Trump’s nominees could come from a Republican senator. ---More...