Rand Paul Stalls Mike Waltz’s Nomination
- Mike Waltz's nomination to be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations advanced with a 12-10 vote in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
- Senator Rand Paul was the only Republican to oppose Waltz's nomination, criticizing his foreign policy views during the confirmation hearing.
- Senator Jeanne Shaheen supported Waltz after securing $75 million in aid commitments for Haiti and Nigeria from the administration.
- Waltz's nomination faced concerns over his handling of sensitive information during the Signalgate incident.
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Rand Paul Costs Taxpayers $75 Million With Failed Effort To Block Trump UN Nominee Mike Waltz
Sen. Rand Paul (R., Ky.) voted against advancing Mike Waltz's nomination for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, a move that cost American taxpayers $75 million in funds that will now go to the U.N.The post Rand Paul Costs Taxpayers $75 Million With Failed Effort To Block Trump UN Nominee Mike Waltz appeared first on .


Mike Waltz UN nomination advances after brief Senate delay
Mike Waltz is one step closer to becoming the U.S ambassador to the United Nations after Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) helped Republicans advance him to the Senate floor on Thursday. In a 12-10 vote, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted…
Sen. Rand Paul delays Mike Waltz confirmation over ‘anti-Trump’ concerns
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Mike Waltz's nomination as United States ambassador to the United Nations faces a key obstacle: Senator Rand Paul (the Kentucky Republican) forced the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee to suspend a vote scheduled for this week.Read more]]>
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