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Tammy Duckworth warned of Gabbard: “ I think she’s compromised.” The Illinois senator brought up Gabbard’s visit to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2017 and policy positions where she’s appeared to mirror Russian propaganda talking points. But Republican Sen.... She defended Julian Assange and Edward Snowden, who were behind two of the biggest US national security leaks of the 21st century.... “ For her to say ridiculous and outright dangerous words like that is wrong, ” the Oklahoma Repub

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that the statement he released Friday after Trump's announcement was unclear. Asked what changed

Still, the White House remains confident that Martin will get confirmed, according to a person familiar with the situation. Republican Sen.... Chuck Grassley, the chairman of the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee in charge of Martin’s nomination, said last week that Republicans needed more time to vet Martin and meet with him – a nod to the growing angst behind the scenes. North Carolina Republican Sen.... John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, who also serve on the panel, have also privately expressed c

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It was not immediately clear whether that call had occurred. Sen.... “ I have not been informed, ” the Iowa Republican told CNN. Martin’s nomination was first derailed Monday when Sen.... Thom Tillis, a key GOP swing vote, informed the White House he would not support the president’s nominee for the job over concerns related to Martin’s views on the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. Tillis, who serves on the Judiciary panel, had met with Martin Monday....

President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks are unique for many reasons.... In Trump’s first term