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In Key Nomination Hearing, King Challenges Potential Intelligence Head on Ability to Avoid Political Pressure

July 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today

NEWS: Sanders Introduces Legislation to Create $7 Trillion AI Sovereign Wealth Fund

Independent Commission would consist of seven members nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate, with nominees

Under King Questioning, Intelligence Nominee Undercuts “Independence” Claims

leaders. In a SSCI open hearing on the nomination of Mr. Michael Vance to be Assistant Secretary

King: Outsourcing Shipbuilding to Asia “Worst Idea Since the Red Sox Traded Babe Ruth”

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY). During his nomination hearing, Senator King and former Secretary of the Navy John Phelan

King, Colleagues Urge HHS Director Kennedy to Return to Data-Based, Cost-Effective Preventive Health

step of the recommendation development process—from topic nomination to publication of the final recommendation—is transparent. “Since … website to announce and solicit requests for nominations. 7 However, previous reporting from the Wall Street Journal suggests

King Grills Defense Nominee on National Guard in Cities, Boat Strikes

decision making, and his personal priorities if nominated to the post. Senator King began the conversation by asking

NEWS: Sanders Statement: Trump’s Persecution of Jerome Powell and Political Opponents Must End

conservative Republican. I voted against his nomination based on policy disagreements. In a democracy, debate and disagreement

Nominating 23 Young Vermonters to U.S. Military Academies

ADVISORY: Vermont Congressional Delegation to Celebrate Vermont’s U.S. Service Academy Nominees

recognize 23 young Vermonters who the delegation is nominating to United States military service academies for the class … Welch and Balint will present the nominees with nomination certificates in the Cedar Creek Room. This room

King-Led Effort to Restore Transparency in Public Health Passes First Procedural Hurdle

going to -- and come forward, make nominations, give us names. None of that happened. And we all know

King, Colleagues Slam Latest Efforts to Dismantle the Department of Education

administer these critical education programs. Since you were nominated to lead the Department, you have routinely misled

King Questions Military Nominees on Legal Authority for Caribbean Attacks

jurisdiction and the new position you are being nominated for,”asked Senator King. “Senator, I appreciate the question … that reason I will support your nomination,”finished Senator King. As a member of the Senate Armed Services

King: “You Just Lost My Vote,” After He Grills VA Nominee Over Cuts

question—you just lost my vote on this nomination,”said Senator King. Failing to receive an adequate answer

King-led Effort Secures Delay of Removal of Navigational Buoys in Gulf of Maine

proposed discontinuations (such as relocations, lighting, or increased nominal range); which will provide users a more complete change

King to Witness: Electric Bills in Maine are Rising, Storage and Transmission Solutions Should Be Pursued

policy strategy during an ENR hearing considering the nominations of Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug

Reminder: Maine Congressional Delegation Accepting Military Academy Nomination Applications

Jared Golden announced that they are accepting nomination applications from Maine high school students for appointments … Army, Navy, Air Force, and Merchant Marine. No nomination is required to apply to the United States Coast

Rep. Kevin Kiley Calls for Meaningful Local Input of Public Land Sales

would put local governments on defense, responding to nominations made by outside groups that

Ahead of Severe Weather Season, King and Colleagues Call on White House to Nominate an Experienced FEMA Administrator

colleagues calling on the White House to nominate an experienced Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administrator … Administrator. To date, President Trump has failed to nominate an Administrator or appoint someone who satisfies the qualifications

Rep. Kevin Kiley Recognizes Service Academy Appointments For Local Students

Service Academies. Rep. Kiley submitted over 30 nominations this year. “I’m honored to celebrate these talented young … office received over 30 applications for Service Academy Nominations, and I’m very excited that so many

King Lashes Out at Administration’s Decision to Cut Critical Research Budgets

policy strategy during an ENR hearing considering the nominations of Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug

King Gets Agreement from Energy Nominees to Pursue “All of the Above” Power Options

policy strategy during an ENR hearing considering the nominations of Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug

King Blasts Trump Executive Order to Dismantle the Department of Education

willing to dismantle the Department she was nominated to run— for this reason, along with her lack

King Demands Answers About Cancellation of Hundreds of Contracts Supporting Veteran Care

despite committing to transparency with Congress in your nomination process, your Department has refused to answer even … despite committing to transparency with Congress in your nomination process, your Department has refused to answer even

PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders Delivers Livestreamed Response’ to President Trump’s Congressional Address

THEM were 13 other billionaires who Trump had nominated to head major government agencies. Many of these same

PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders Opening Statement in Hearing to Advance Chavez-DeRemer Nomination

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 – Sen. Bernie Sanders