Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz puts a hold on Trump's State Department nominees
The move comes after Elon Musk said he and Trump would shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Democratic Senator Says He Will Stall Trump Nominees Until USAID Is Back
The move would require Senate Majority Leader John Thune to use precious floor time to advance the president’s nominees through the confirmation process.
Democratic senator to block Trump nominees over US aid agency shutdown
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz said on Monday he would block Senate votes on President Donald Trump's nominees for diplomatic positions in protest over moves to close the U.S. Agency for International Development and fold it into the State Department.
Democrat places blanket hold on Trump’s State Department picks over targeting of USAID
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, announced Monday he will place a blanket hold on all of President Trump’s nominees to the State Department until
Democratic Senator Puts Blanket Hold On Trump Nominees At State Department Over USAID Shutdown
"Dismantling USAID is illegal and makes us less safe," said Brian Schatz. He added that any such decision has to be done through a law
Democratic senator places 'blanket hold' on Trump State Department nominees over USAID scuffle
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who leads the Trump administration's DOGE, said he and Trump are going to shut down the agency, as part of the department's efforts to end wasteful spending.
Senator Brian Schatz Is Actually Doing Something (When Very Little Can Be Done)
This is how you do it when there really isn't much you can do. From Reuters: ...
Who Is Brian Schatz And Why He Is Blocking All Of Trump's Nominations
US Senator Brian Schatz has said he would place a blanket hold on the confirmation vote for President Donald Trump's nominees ...
USAID to merge with State Department in 'apocalyptic' shakeup with Rubio as acting director
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday he is acting director of the United States Agency for International ...
Trump said Musk was helping him take on "radical lunatics" at the agency, which provides humanitarian aid abroad
Trump said Musk was helping him take on "radical lunatics" at the agency, which provides humanitarian aid abroad ...
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Schatz to block Trump nominees over USAID move
WASHINGTON >> U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii said today he would block Senate votes on President Donald Trump’s diplomatic nominees in protest of plans to shut down the U.S. Agency for International ...
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Schatz named lead Democrat on appropriations subcommittee overseeing state department, USAID funding
On Wednesday, US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) was named Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State ...
Sen. Schatz: "Millions Will Die" If RFK Jr. Leads HHS, "He Has Flown Across The Planet To Cause Outbreaks"
Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) explained to CNN's Jake Tapper why he is opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS Secretary: "This is a person who has gone out of his way to cause disease. He's ...
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Senator Schatz slams Trump’s tariff proposal, warns of price hikes
Senator Brian Schatz criticizes President Trump's proposed tariffs, saying they will raise costs on everyday goods and harm working people while benefiting billionaires.