Justin Boggs
jjboggs.bsky.social
Justin Boggs
@jjboggs.bsky.social
Digital Video & Content Manager for Scripps News; Marathoner
A big day for Trump nominations. A few of the highlights: RFK Jr. will now become HHS secretary despite objections from the entire Senate Democratic caucus and former Republican leader Mitch McConnell: www.scrippsnews.com/politics/pre...
Robert F. Kennedy confirmed as HHS secretary after Senate vote
After Democrats tried to stall his confirmation in hopes of garnering some GOP opposition to his nomination, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as HHS secretary.
www.scrippsnews.com
February 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Reposted by Justin Boggs
Trump invited to address a Joint Session of Congress on March 4, per Speaker Johnson https://x.com/speakerjohnson/status/1883262997331873847?s=46&t=ase1XHzhhfpIK_yxj2i76A
January 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Costco shareholders overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to eliminate DEI programs, emphasizing their importance despite political pressure and claims of financial risk. www.scrippsnews.com/business/com...
Despite conservative backlash, Costco shareholders stand firm on DEI programs
Costco shareholders overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to eliminate DEI programs, emphasizing their importance despite political pressure and claims of financial risk.
www.scrippsnews.com
January 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka reveals that U.S. citizens were caught up in a recent ICE raid, raising concerns about constitutional rights and immigration enforcement tactics.

www.scrippsnews.com/politics/imm...
New Jersey mayor alerts public to ICE raids affecting US citizens
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka reveals that U.S. citizens were caught up in a recent ICE raid, raising concerns about constitutional rights and immigration enforcement tactics.
www.scrippsnews.com
January 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Reposted by Justin Boggs
The #Senate is currently voting on confirmation of the nomination of Peter Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense.
January 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Reposted by Justin Boggs
per @slisker.com: Trump's Director of National Intelligence pick, Tulsi Gabbard, will have her confirmation hearing next Thursday, Jan 30 at 10am in front of the Intelligence Committee - announce @TomCottonAR and @MarkWarner.
January 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Reposted by Justin Boggs
Asked to respond to the ruling from Judge C. Coughenour of the Western District of Washington blocking Trump's birthright citizenship EO - something he called "blatantly unconstitutional - WH tells me:
January 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
#Breaking

U.S. District Judge John Coughenour issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration from enforcing an executive order that would revoke U.S. citizenship for some children born in the U.S.

www.scrippsnews.com/politics/imm...
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship
A multistate coalition argues that birthright citizenship is a fundamental right protected by the 14th Amendment.
www.scrippsnews.com
January 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
My first BlueSky post! It's been a busy 72 hours keeping up with all of the changes in the federal government following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. I have been keeping up with some of the changes. Here are a few headlines over the last couple of days:
January 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM