John Barrasso Reveals Democratic Hypocrisy Regarding Unprecedented Obstruction of Trump Nominees
Senate Republicans Criticize Democrats Over Confirmation Process Changes Senate Republicans are expressing strong disapproval of Democrats for accelerating the confirmation process, arguing that these moves are hypocritical. As the GOP works to adjust Senate rules, they aim to reduce the backlog of President Donald Trump’s nominees. In a speech on Wednesday, Senate Majority Whip John […]
John Thune Plans To Overcome Chuck Schumer’s Obstruction Of Trump Nominees Using ‘Nuclear Option’
Senate Republicans are working to push through the confirmation process that Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer has been stalling for seven months, aiming to help President Donald Trump fill key roles in his administration. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is likely to use a rarely invoked “nuclear option” to change Senate rules. This historic adjustment […]
John Thune Warns That Democrats’ Unusual ‘Obstruction’ Will Have Consequences When They Are In Power Again
Senate majority leader John Thune is urging Democrats to reconsider their strategy of deliberately delaying the confirmation of President Donald Trump’s nominees. Thune is working swiftly to assemble a presidential team, while Senate Democrats are attempting to stall the confirmation process for nearly every candidate. He argues that the unprecedented tactics employed by Democrats in […]
Senate GOP Steamrolls 30 Hours Of Dem Obstruction To Confirm Trump’s 13th Nominee
Senate Republicans voted Thursday evening to confirm that former White House Director of the Management and Budget Office (OMB) Russell had taken the helm for the second time. The senator voted between 53 and 47 along the party line in support of Vought. OMB Director Design will become President Donald Trump’s 13th cabinet candidate, double […]
Jack Smith’s Use Of Obstruction Law Limited By Supreme Court ‘Fatally Undermines’ Case, Trump Attorneys Argue
Former President Donald Trump’s lawyer said Thursday that special counsel Jack Smith’s election interference case has failed based on recent Supreme Court precedent. The Supreme Court’s decision in Fisher v. United States curtails the Biden-Harris Department of Justice’s (DOJ) widespread use of obstruction laws to shred corporate documents against defendants on January 6th, Two of […]
DOJ Will Move Forward With Obstruction Charges Against Two Jan. 6 Defendants After Supreme Court Ruling
According to a filing on Wednesday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to move forward with obstruction charges against two of the defendants in the Jan. 6 assault after the Supreme Court narrowed the scope of the foundational statute. Prosecutors argue that the actions of Ohio couple Don and Shawndale Chilcote meet the strict standards […]
Elite University Profs’ Obstruction Charges Over Pro-Palestinian Protests Dropped
Four Northwestern University faculty members were arrested Thursday for allegedly obstructing law enforcement during a pro-Palestinian camp in April, but the charges were dropped Friday, according to ABC7 Chicago. The four teachers were previously charged with a Class A misdemeanor that could be punishable by a $2,500 fine and up to a year in jail, […]
Elite University Profs Hit With Obstruction Charges Months After Pro-Palestinian Protests
Four Northwestern University faculty members were arrested on suspicion of obstructing law enforcement during a pro-Palestinian camp in April, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The instructors were charged with a Class A misdemeanor, which could carry a maximum sentence of one year in jail and a $2,500 fine, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. reportThe university […]