Former National Security advisor Mike Waltz appears to be on his way to confirmation as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, thanks to a bi-partisan deal in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Waltz advanced out of committee despite a “no” vote from Republican Senator Rand Paul, who objects to the former congredsman’s vote to keep […]
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Senate Advances Waltz Nomination For U.S. Ambassador To U.N.
Former National Security advisor Mike Waltz appears to be on his way to confirmation as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, thanks to a bi-partisan deal in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Waltz advanced out of committee despite a “no” vote from Republican Senator Rand Paul, who objects to the former congredsman’s vote to keep troops in Afghanistan. Waltz got te help he needed from Democrat Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, who did some horse trading with Republicans and th State Department, who agreed to free up $75-MILLION in foreign aid to Haiti and Nigeria. Waltz is now expected to be confirmed by the full Senate.