Appointments

Appointments January 12, 2017

Schumer announces opposition to Sessions for AG

Sen. Charles Schumer, the Senate’s top Democrat, came out Thursday against Republican colleague Jeff Sessions for attorney general.

Appointments January 10, 2017

Sessions decries ‘caricature’ of him at AG hearing, vows recusal on Clinton matters

Attorney general nominee Jeff Sessions and his allies, at the first confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, mounted a full-scale response Tuesday to what they described as “character” attacks against him – decrying “false charges” about his past while offering assurances that if confirmed he would uphold and enforce the law.

Republicans January 2, 2017

Not so fast? Lawmakers poised to fight Obama on Cuba ambassador pick, embargo

Declaring “this is what change looks like,” President Obama announced on Wednesday an agreement with Cuba to reestablish economic ties and re-open embassies in each other’s capitals.

Appointments November 16, 2016

Schumer elected to lead Senate Dems; GOP leader McConnell wins another term

Senate Democrats as expected selected New York Sen. Chuck Schumer on Wednesday to replace retiring Sen. Harry Reid as their leader, while Republicans tapped Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell for a second term as Senate majority leader.

Cabinet May 2, 2016

Loretta Lynch confirmed as attorney general

Federal prosecutor Loretta Lynch won confirmation to serve as attorney general Thursday from a Senate that forced her to wait more than five months for the title and remained divided to the end.

Appointments May 2, 2016

Senate panel OK's Obama attorney general pick

The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved Loretta Lynch's nomination to be attorney general, sending it to the full Senate.

Appointments May 2, 2016

Senate confirms Ashton Carter as next Pentagon chief

The Senate on Thursday confirmed President Obama's choice to run the Pentagon, handing Ash Carter the unenviable task of steering the military as the United States confronts Islamic State militants, conflict in Ukraine and other worldwide threats.

Appointments May 2, 2016

Obama nominates Marine Commandant Dunford to lead Joint Chiefs

President Obama on Tuesday nominated Marine Commandant Gen. Joseph Dunford Jr. as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Cabinet May 2, 2016

AG nominee backs Obama on immigration actions, cites 'right' to work for all residents

Attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch backed up President Obama on his controversial immigration executive actions during her confirmation hearing Wednesday -- while going as far to say she believed in an illegal immigrant's "right" and "obligation to work."

Appointments May 2, 2016

Feds drop controversial forfeiture case led by Obama AG pick Lynch

Sometimes, not violating the law can get you in trouble with the law. Just ask the Hirsch family, from Long Island, New York. 

Supreme Court April 28, 2016

Obama pressures Republicans with 'political' Supreme Court pick

President Obama, in nominating for the Supreme Court vacancy a judge who despite a largely liberal record has won praise from both sides of the aisle, attempted Wednesday to up the pressure on Senate Republicans who say they won’t consider any nominee in an election year.