Politics
Political Rivalry and Senate Nomination
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) denied President Trump ever fell asleep during meetings, while Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) criticized Bill Pulte’s lack of national security experience for the DNI role. These incidents highlight ongoing political tensions and scrutiny over key nominations.
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The Hill
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) warned on Wednesday that any person tapped to serve as director of national intelligence (DNI) must have “extensive national security experience,” sending a pointed message to President Trump after he tapped Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte for the nati
2026-06-03 17:42 UTC
The Hill
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said he’d never seen President Trump fall asleep during meetings. Appearing before the House Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio was asked by Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) whether he had ever seen Trump fall asleep during a Cabinet meeting. “That's false. I've
2026-06-03 17:49 UTC