Senate Confirms Kristen Clarke As First Black Woman to Lead DOJ’s Civil Rights Division
Kristen Clarke on Tuesday became the first Black woman to lead the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, overcoming strong opposition from Republicans.
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Chad Wolf Moves Closer to Becoming Trump’s Fifth Homeland Security Secretary
Chad Wolf is closer to becoming President Trump’s fifth Homeland Security secretary.
Nominee to Lead Homeland Security Faces Senate Panel Vote Today
President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen, could be closer to confirmation.
Bi-Partisan Bill Seeks to Require Senate Confirmation of Secret Service Director
A bi-partisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives seeks to require Senate confirmation for the director of the Secret Service.
Washington Post: Senate Should Confirm Trump’s Nominee for No. 2 Spot at DOJ
Though President Donald Trump’s opening weeks have been chaotic and dispiriting, the nation’s new chief executive has still managed to make a few good choices.
Sen. Warren Pledges to Continue Fight Against Appointment of Sessions As AG
The Senate narrowly confirmed Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Mass., as attorney general, but Democrats are not done fighting.
Trump’s Pick for Homeland Security Secretary to Make Case for Confirmation
Donald Trump’s pick for Homeland Security secretary pledged to commit to diversity and tolerance if confirmed during a Senate hearing beginning Tuesday.
Obama’s Nominee to Lead TSA Gets Advances After Senate Committee Approval
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com President Obama’s nominee to lead the TSA was approved by a Senate committee following the enforcement of the Commerce Committee less than two week earlier, Bloomberg reports. The Senate Homeland Security Committee approved Coast Guard Vice Admiral Peter Neffenger on a voice vote. The nomination comes at a strenuous period for…