In this newsletter from the NBC News Politics team, Sahil Kapur breaks down key Senate confirmation hearings for nominees like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and Kash Patel. Kennedy faced skepticism from a GOP senator, Patel disagreed with Trump on Jan. 6 pardons, and Gabbard was grilled about Edward Snowden. The hearings highlighted controversial stances taken by the nominees.
Matt Dixon examines how President Donald Trump’s response to a tragic plane crash in D.C. quickly turned political. Trump bypassed the usual playbook for addressing tragedies, pointing fingers and pushing his political agenda against diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. His approach drew criticism for deflecting attention from the victims and the investigation into the crash.
Trump’s actions were in line with his unconventional political style, as he appointed Christopher Rocheleau as acting FAA commissioner during a press conference and made incendiary remarks. Members of Congress expressed concerns about the airspace around D.C. following the crash, the first U.S. commercial plane crash since 2009.
Other top stories covered in the newsletter include Vice President JD Vance’s hiring privileges, Democrats finding their footing in pushing back against Trump’s actions, a Senate Budget Committee vote boycotted by Democrats, federal agency workers facing fear and confusion over Trump’s orders, and transgender service members vowing to fight against Trump’s executive order. The newsletter is compiled by Adam Wollner and Faith Wardwell, and feedback can be sent to politicsnewsletter@nbcuni.com.
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