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5:27pm, 2nd August, 2019

Trump drops spy chief pick Ratcliffe and mulls a replacement

President Donald Trump on Friday dropped his choice of John Ratcliffe to be U.S. spy chief after questions arose about the congressman's lack of experience and possible exaggerations in his resume in the latest upheaval over a top national secur...

Trump's Fed pick Moore not planning to drop out of Fed consideration: interview

10:39am, 28th April, 2019

Politics

Trump's Fed pick Moore not planning to drop out of Fed consideration: interview

U.S. President Donald Trump's pick to fill a vacant seat at the Federal Reserve said on Sunday a smear campaign was being waged against him, after past writings and comments about women sparked renewed criticism by Democratic lawmakers.

Khan's interior minister pick raises questions about 'new' Pakistan

2:29am, 27th April, 2019

World

Khan's interior minister pick raises questions about 'new' Pakistan

Pakistan's new interior minister, appointed in a major cabinet reshuffle this month by Prime Minister Imran Khan, is a former spy chief and close ally of the country's last military ruler who has long been accused of deep ties to militant g...

Moore, under fire from Democrats, remains Trump's Fed pick

5:35pm, 24th April, 2019

Politics

Moore, under fire from Democrats, remains Trump's Fed pick

Despite new criticism from top Democrats for comments denigrating women and the Midwest, economic commentator Stephen Moore still has the backing of U.S. President Donald Trump for a seat at the Federal Reserve Board.

Trump's Fed pick Moore draws fire from Democrats; Republicans silent

4:32pm, 24th April, 2019

Politics

Trump's Fed pick Moore draws fire from Democrats; Republicans silent

Stephen Moore, the economic commentator that U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will nominate to the Federal Reserve Board, is drawing new fire from top Democrats for his comments denigrating, among other targets, women and the Midwest.

Congo president turned down predecessor's PM pick: sources

5:26am, 9th April, 2019

World

Congo president turned down predecessor's PM pick: sources

Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila wanted his successor, Felix Tshisekedi, to appoint Albert Yuma, a Kabila ally and chairman of state mining company Gecamines, as prime minister, but Tshisekedi refused, sources familiar with the matter said.

Cain, Trump's pick for Fed, dons 'armor of God' against critics

8:16pm, 8th April, 2019

Politics

Cain, Trump's pick for Fed, dons 'armor of God' against critics

Herman Cain, the former pizza chain executive who President Donald Trump has picked for a policy seat on the Federal Reserve, said on Monday he is being attacked for being a conservative, but that he will put on "the full armor of God" to protect him...

UK house prices pick up in early 2019, but outlook subdued - Halifax

3:13am, 5th April, 2019

UK

UK house prices pick up in early 2019, but outlook subdued - Halifax

British house prices rose slightly more quickly in the first three months of 2019 in annual terms but growth is likely remain subdued, given Brexit uncertainty and high property prices, mortgage lender Halifax said on Friday.

Senate panel approves Trump's pick for Interior Department

10:25am, 4th April, 2019

Politics

Senate panel approves Trump's pick for Interior Department

A key Senate committee approved U.S. President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Interior on Thursday, putting former energy lobbyist David Bernhardt closer to becoming the permanent head of the agency that oversees public lands.

Trump's pick for No. 3 U.S. Justice Department post withdraws from consideration

5:01pm, 28th March, 2019

Politics

Trump's pick for No. 3 U.S. Justice Department post withdraws from consideration

Jessie Liu, the top federal prosecutor in Washington D.C., has withdrawn from consideration to serve as the third-ranking official in the U.S. Justice Department, a spokeswoman said on Thursday.

Offshore drilling center stage as lawmakers grill Trump Interior pick

7:36am, 28th March, 2019

Politics

Offshore drilling center stage as lawmakers grill Trump Interior pick

U.S. lawmakers will quiz President Donald Trump’s new pick to lead the Interior Department on Thursday, focusing on the former energy and mining lobbyist’s plans to expand fossil fuels production from the United States' public lands and waters.

U.S. Senate's top Democrat criticizes Trump's pick for Fed seat

4:49pm, 26th March, 2019

Politics

U.S. Senate's top Democrat criticizes Trump's pick for Fed seat

The U.S. Senate's top Democrat on Tuesday said President Donald Trump's pick for a powerful position at the Federal Reserve lacks the right background for the job.

Kingsbury on No. 1 pick: 'Everything's on the table'

12:28pm, 24th March, 2019

Politics

Kingsbury on No. 1 pick: 'Everything's on the table'

If first-year coach Kliff Kingsbury knows who his Arizona Cardinals will select next month with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, he isn't letting on.

Democrats pick Milwaukee for 2020 presidential convention

12:41am, 12th March, 2019

Politics

Democrats pick Milwaukee for 2020 presidential convention

The Democrats on Monday chose Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to host the national convention where they will formally crown the party's nominee for U.S. president in 2020, four years after Hillary Clinton narrowly lost the once reliably blue state to Rep...

Republican senator opposes Trump EPA pick over climate change

6:12pm, 27th February, 2019

Politics

Republican senator opposes Trump EPA pick over climate change

Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins said on Wednesday she will oppose Andrew Wheeler, President Donald Trump's pick to head the Environmental Protection Agency, complicating the nominee's path to approval by the Senate.

U.S. Senate hopes confirmation vote this week on Trump's EPA pick: aide

6:04pm, 26th February, 2019

Politics

U.S. Senate hopes confirmation vote this week on Trump's EPA pick: aide

The U.S. Senate hopes to vote this week to confirm Andrew Wheeler, a former coal lobbyist and President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, an aide to Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday.

Republican backlash against Trump EPA pick fueled by 'biofuel reset'

2:17pm, 19th February, 2019

Politics

Republican backlash against Trump EPA pick fueled by 'biofuel reset'

EPA acting administrator Andrew Wheeler rejected a proposal from his staff that would have reduced the ambition of the nation’s biofuel policy over the next three years, arguing the targeted range it included for annual ethanol consumption was too lo...

Republican senators pressure Trump's EPA pick over biofuels

7:58pm, 13th February, 2019

Politics

Republican senators pressure Trump's EPA pick over biofuels

Five Republican senators are warning President Donald Trump's new pick to run the Environmental Protection Agency, Andrew Wheeler, that their support for his nomination may hinge on his biofuels policy.

Senate may confirm Trump attorney general pick as soon as Wednesday

9:58pm, 12th February, 2019

Politics

Senate may confirm Trump attorney general pick as soon as Wednesday

President Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, William Barr, could win confirmation in the U.S. Senate as soon as Wednesday despite Democrats' concerns about how he might handle Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation...

Trump attorney general pick Barr advances in Senate

5:46pm, 12th February, 2019

Politics

Trump attorney general pick Barr advances in Senate

President Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, William Barr, moved closer to confirmation on Tuesday after the U.S. Senate voted to advance his nomination despite Democrats' concerns about how he might handle Special Counsel Robert Muel...

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Trump drops spy chief pick Ratcliffe and mulls a replacement

Trump's Fed pick Moore not planning to drop out of Fed consideration: interview

Khan's interior minister pick raises questions about 'new' Pakistan

Moore, under fire from Democrats, remains Trump's Fed pick

Trump's Fed pick Moore draws fire from Democrats; Republicans silent

Congo president turned down predecessor's PM pick: sources

Cain, Trump's pick for Fed, dons 'armor of God' against critics

UK house prices pick up in early 2019, but outlook subdued - Halifax

Senate panel approves Trump's pick for Interior Department

Trump's pick for No. 3 U.S. Justice Department post withdraws from consideration

Offshore drilling center stage as lawmakers grill Trump Interior pick

U.S. Senate's top Democrat criticizes Trump's pick for Fed seat

Kingsbury on No. 1 pick: 'Everything's on the table'

Democrats pick Milwaukee for 2020 presidential convention

Republican senator opposes Trump EPA pick over climate change

U.S. Senate hopes confirmation vote this week on Trump's EPA pick: aide

Republican backlash against Trump EPA pick fueled by 'biofuel reset'

Republican senators pressure Trump's EPA pick over biofuels

Senate may confirm Trump attorney general pick as soon as Wednesday

Trump attorney general pick Barr advances in Senate

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