Barbara Sprunt
speaker
877 appearances
111 recordings
4 series
first heard Dec 2024
last heard 2d ago
Barbara Sprunt’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.
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Up Todd Blanche.
Blanche has been serving as acting attorney general since April.
His confirmation is a top priority for the President and the Republican controlled Senate.
In a statement, Senator Murkowski said the country needs an attorney general who will quote check the worst impulses of the administration.
She said she does not have confidence Blanche can do that.
All Democrats are expected to vote against the nomination, and Republicans have an even narrower path given Senator Mitch McConnell's absence.
The confirmation now comes down to Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who's been increasingly critical of the administration.
administration since losing his reelection campaign.
To a challenger endorsed by President Trump.
Barbara Sprint, NPR News, Washington.
It's very personal to us and affects her friends as well.
Still, see, you know, it's left a massive void.
The Ethics Committee has been investigating the North Carolina Republican for months.
Their investigation found he had persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers.
It did not find evidence that he engaged in sexual activity with them.
The investigation found he showered these staffers with lavish gifts, including jewelry, purses, shoes, guns, and vacations.
The report says both women attempted to communicate their discomfort with their boss's behavior and that ultimately a senior staffer spoke to Edwards on their behalf.
The House is on a long recess, so the censure itself would not take place until at least September.
Barbara Sprint, NPR News, Washington.
Several of Graham's staff members served as honorary pallbearers for the senator, who served over 31 years in Congress.
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