https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=30398 Senate confirmation hearings focused on nominees' commitments to institutional independence and policy priorities. Pam Bondi declined hypotheticals about prosecuting the special counsel and enforcing pending litigation such as a social media ban, while asserting the Justice Department must act independently, rejecting any "enemies list," and offering case-by-case advice on potential pardons. John Ratcliffe defended continued use of intelligence collection authorities as indispensable, promised no political litmus tests at the CIA, and committed to expanding capabilities while protecting civil liberties. Other nominees emphasised fossil fuel-centred energy expansion, rebuilding domestic industry, federal regulation of autonomous vehicles, and prioritising road safety. en-us Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:16:03 +0530 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:16:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=30398 Senate confirmation hearings focused on nominees' commitments to institutional independence and policy priorities. Pam Bondi declined hypotheticals about prosecuting the special counsel and enforcing pending litigation such as a social media ban, while asserting the Justice Department must act independently, rejecting any "enemies list," and offering case-by-case advice on potential pardons. John Ratcliffe defended continued use of intelligence collection authorities as indispensable, promised no political litmus tests at the CIA, and committed to expanding capabilities while protecting civil liberties. Other nominees emphasised fossil fuel-centred energy expansion, rebuilding domestic industry, federal regulation of autonomous vehicles, and prioritising road safety. News - Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:16:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=30398