Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis is a United States Senator from North Carolina.
Notable Quotes
"If it’s a secret deal then how can I take it seriously?"View Story →
"What we've seen is a disaster under your leadership."View Story →
"The fact you can’t admit to a mistake — which looks like, under investigation, is going to prove that Ms. Good and Mr. Pretti probably should not have been shot in the face and in the back."View Story →
"Every day is another day closer to the election."View Story →
"It should never be paid out."View Story →
"We all know how this is going to end and the DC US Attorney's Office should save itself further embarrassment and move on."View Story →
"You can’t all of a sudden walk away after you’ve kind of created the event and expect other people to pick it up."View Story →
"It's unfortunate that Todd Blanche, who I consider qualified for the job, will not be confirmed because of this reversal."View Story →
"I did consider Blanche, who is Trump's former personal lawyer, to be qualified for the attorney general job."View Story →
"payout pot for punks."View Story →
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August 4, 2026Todd Blanche formally withdraws Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund plan
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August 3, 2026Trump threatens to revive $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund as Senate standoff deepens
"It will immediately be back on the table, and I will get it done," the president wrote.
August 1, 2026Epstein 'mistakes' and Trump ties: Key takeaways from Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing
Blanche faced bipartisan questioning on Wednesday as he seeks to take on the role of US attorney general permanently.
July 15, 2026Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.
June 15, 2026US judge denies request to temporarily halt Trump's abandoned 'weaponization' fund - Reuters
US judge denies request to temporarily halt Trump's abandoned 'weaponization' fund Reuters
June 10, 2026Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general - Reuters
Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general Reuters
June 8, 2026NATO's Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say - Reuters
NATO's Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say Reuters
April 9, 2026Iran says Hormuz open to all but ‘enemy-linked’ ships amid US threat - Reuters
Iran says Hormuz open to all but ‘enemy-linked’ ships amid US threat Reuters
March 22, 2026Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe
Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.
March 13, 2026Top Republican in Congress shrugs off economic risks of Iran war ahead of U.S. midterms - Reuters
Top Republican in Congress shrugs off economic risks of Iran war ahead of U.S. midterms Reuters
March 4, 2026White House submits Warsh nomination as Fed chair to Senate - Reuters
White House submits Warsh nomination as Fed chair to Senate Reuters
March 4, 2026Kristi Noem grilled over Alex Pretti statement, and other key takeaways from Senate hearing
Both Republicans and Democrats criticised Noem for her leadership of the Department of Homeland Security.
March 3, 2026UN chief calls Ukraine war 'a stain on our collective conscience' - Reuters
UN chief calls Ukraine war 'a stain on our collective conscience' Reuters
February 24, 2026