Sean Sullivan
Sens Ernst, Blackburn to join Judiciary Committee, marking first time GOP women will serve on panel
For the first time in the history of the Senate, Republican women are joining the Judiciary Committee. Sens Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) will be on the committee, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) office announced. Sen Blackburn, who left the House for the Senate, was formerly the Chairman of the House Communications Subcomittee.
Trump is expected to nominate ex-senator Dan Coats for director of national intelligence
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name former Sen Dan Coats (R-IN) to be his director of national intelligence, apparently. Coats, who is seen as a traditional Republican, served two stints in the Senate and was ambassador to Germany during George W. Bush’s presidency. Apparently, the selection of Coats on the condition of anonymity since it has not been announced.