Dem Senator Clashes With Republican Over Delaying Trump Nominee Hearing

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Dem Senator Clashes With Republican Over Delaying Trump Nominee Hearing

^{Published on 2025-01-15 11:21:10 - MSN}

Chris Wright, Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Energy, has his confirmation hearing on Wednesday morning.

The article from MSN discusses a contentious exchange between Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Republican Senator Lindsey Graham during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. The conflict arose over the delay in scheduling a hearing for President Trump's nominee, Michael Delaney, for a position on the First Circuit Court of Appeals. Whitehouse criticized the slow pace, suggesting that the delay was part of a broader strategy by Republicans to influence the judiciary. Graham defended the process, arguing that nominees deserve thorough vetting and that rushing could lead to mistakes. The tension highlights ongoing partisan disputes regarding judicial nominations, with Democrats accusing Republicans of obstruction, while Republicans assert the need for careful consideration of lifetime appointments.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/dem-senator-clashes-with-republican-over-delaying-trump-nominee-hearing/ar-AA1xfMtj ]

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