## Democrats Boycott Vote to Advance Trump Budget Chief Nominee Russell Vought: 'So Clearly Unfit for Office'

Authored by ibtimes.com

Democrats on the Senate budget committee boycotted voting to advance Russell Vought on Thursday, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the office of management and budget.

The opposing Democrats called Vought, who led as the office's director during Trump's first term, a threat to democracy, adding they refused to "vote for someone so clearly unfit for office" during a press conference on Thursday, according to reporting by the Guardian.

Vought was able to advance, however, with the support of all 11 Republicans on the committee.

Next, Vought will head to the Senate for a confirmation vote, Politico reported.

During the press conference, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stated Vought was the inspiration behind the Trump administration's controversial temporary funding freeze on all federal aids aids and grants earlier this week.

The committee's Democrats also pointed out that Vought is a co-author of Project 2025, a political initiative led by conservatives that aim to consolidate Trump's executive authority while overhauling the government and slashing spending.

"Mr. Vought will be the architect of more losing for President Trump," Schumer added on Thursday. »

### Michigan priest defrocked by church after mimicking Musk's straight-arm gesture

Authored by cbsnews.com

A Michigan priest had his license revoked by the Anglican Catholic Church after he mimicked a straight-arm gesture performed by Elon Musk during a speech earlier this month that some have interpreted as a Nazi salute.

Clearly, he has not, and as such, his license in this Church has been revoked.

Musk's gesture that Robinson was mimicking came in a Jan. 20 speech during celebrations of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. »

### Report: EU Plans to Ban Sales of Video Game Controllers in Russia Due to Military Use

Authored by mp1st.com

Key Takeaways The EU is considering a ban on the sale of video game controllers and consoles to Russia due to concerns over their military use.

Gaming consoles and controllers are being reviewed as products that could assist Russia in its war efforts, with evidence suggesting they are used to operate drones.

The European Union is considering a ban on the sale of video game controllers and consoles to Russia amid concerns that they are being used for military purposes. »

### Trump’s Pick to Lead FBI Refuses to Say Who Won 2020 Election

Authored by democracydocket.com

On Thursday, Kash Patel — President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI — sat through hours of questioning during his confirmation hearing in the U.S. Senate.

But one question in particular stood out during Patel’s hearing: Who won the 2020 election?

Patel isn’t the only one of Trump’s cabinet picks who refused to say who won the 2020 election during their confirmation hearing. »

### Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives

Authored by cbsnews.com

MINNEAPOLIS — Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

"For decades, Target has benefitted from nearly unfettered support from Minnesota residents, families and consumers all around the country.

In the past, Target was known for its diversity initiatives and reputation for supporting diverse communities," said civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong. »

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