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Senate Republicans have been directed by President Donald Trump to swiftly push through his remaining nominees, but Democrats are deliberately slowing down the process for certain key nominations.
Some of the nominees causing concern for Senate Democrats include Jeanine Pirro, Emil Bove, Mike Waltz, and Paul Ingrassia, all of whom Trump has selected for crucial roles in his administration.
While most of these nominees have been making progress through the confirmation process, there are numerous other less controversial figures facing delays due to strategic tactics.
There are currently more than 140 pending “civilian” nominations for various positions within federal agencies, ambassadorships, and judgeships. Despite the Senate’s rapid pace in confirming nearly 100 nominees over the past six months, Trump has urged Republicans to remain in Washington rather than take a month-long break.
Republicans are negotiating with Democrats to expedite the confirmation process for less controversial nominees, such as ambassadors, and are prepared to keep lawmakers in town over the weekend if necessary.
“Democrats want to adjourn for the August recess, then they should allow us to proceed with certain non-controversial nominees,” said Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla.
Bove, a nominee for the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, has faced significant opposition from Democrats who have raised concerns about his suitability for the role. Despite whistleblower allegations, Bove has denied advising the Department of Justice to violate court orders.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats have strongly criticized Bove, with Schumer describing him as an “extreme Trumpian henchman.”
Pirro, nominated to be the top federal prosecutor in D.C., has also encountered resistance from Senate Democrats. However, she has advanced out of committee on a party-line vote, bringing her closer to securing the position permanently.
Waltz, nominated to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, faced controversy surrounding “Signalgate” but has moved forward in the confirmation process.
Ingrassia’s nomination as special counsel leading the Office of the Special Counsel was delayed when his hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee was canceled. Ingrassia’s connections to a white nationalist and his limited legal experience have been subjects of scrutiny.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Senate panel for comment on Ingrassia’s hearing cancellation.
