Administration to nominate attorney for top Justice Department post
The administration plans to name a lawyer for attorney general. Senate Republicans have expressed reservations about the choice.
nbcnews.comThe administration will nominate an attorney to serve as attorney general, according to reporting from the Playbook Podcast. The Senate is described as "not a very happy place" for the administration after it "fallen out very hard" with several Republican senators.
Oil market concerns Oil industry executives have warned the White House about a possible energy price increase in mid-to-late June while the Strait of Hormuz stays closed.
Senate proceedings Vote-a-rama has begun in the Senate.
White House actions continue to affect Republican planning in Congress.
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