Thom Tillis isn’t done yet with Donald Trump’s nominees | Flipboard

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What to know about Thom Tillis isn’t done yet with Donald Trump’s nominees

The article covers several political updates, including Thom Tillis's continued political activity regarding Donald Trump's nominees and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's plan to suspend House primaries. It also reports on the Supreme Court's decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act, a federal court ruling on Trump's defamation appeal, and Jerome Powell's decision to remain on the Federal Reserve board despite legal challenges from Donald Trump.

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What happened

Thom Tillis isn’t done yet with Donald Trump’s nominees Thom Tillis took on President Donald Trump’s administration in a monthslong battle to quash the criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — and won.

Why it matters

Now he’s urging those around the president to take his latest ultimatum seriously — that he won’t confirm for attorney general …

Common ground

The clearest point to anchor on is this: A federal appeals court Wednesday shot down President Donald Trump's request to rehear his appeal of the $83 million defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Thom Tillis isn’t done yet with Donald Trump’s nominees?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that A federal appeals court Wednesday shot down President Donald Trump's request to rehear his appeal of the $83 million defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll?
What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?

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Claim 1: “A federal appeals court Wednesday shot down President Donald Trump's request to rehear his appeal of the $83 million defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll.”

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Multiple web search results independently report that a federal appeals court shot down or declined to rehear Donald Trump's appeal regarding the $83 million defamation verdict from E. Jean Carroll. This is reported across multiple news sources.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — As of October 2024, since the 1970s, at least 28 women have publicly accused Donald Trump of various acts of sexual misconduct, including rape, sex with minors, sexual assault, physical abuse, kissing…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump_sexual_misconduct…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Elizabeth Jean Carroll (born December 12, 1943) is an American journalist, author, and advice columnist. Her "Ask E. Jean" column appeared in Elle magazine from 1993 through 2019, becoming one of the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._Jean_Carroll

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump is the name of two related civil lawsuits by American author E. Jean Carroll against United States President Donald Trump. The two suits resulted in a total of $88.3…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._Jean_Carroll_v._Donald_J._T…

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Claim 2: “A historic drop in representation by Black members of Congress may be on the way after the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision Wednesday to further weaken the Voting Rights Act.”

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Multiple web search results independently report that the Supreme Court appeared poised to weaken a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. The evidence describes the ruling as weakening the Act and dealing a blow to its protections.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Supreme Court of the United States is the country's highest federal court. The Court has ultimate—and largely discretionary—appellate jurisdiction over all federal courts and state court cases inv…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest-ranking judicial body in the United States. Its membership, as set by the Judiciary Act of 1869, consists of the chief justice of the United State…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all U.S. federal court cases, and over s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Court_of_the_United_St…

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Claim 3: “Now he’s urging those around the president to take his latest ultimatum seriously — that he won’t confirm for attorney general …”

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Multiple web search results independently report that Senator Thom Tillis issued an ultimatum stating he would not support any nominee for attorney general who makes excuses for the January 6 Capitol riot. This is reported by multiple news sources.

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web search NEUTRAL — 1 hour ago · Now he’s urging those around the president to take his latest ultimatum seriously — that he won’t confirm for attorney general anyone who excuses the events of Jan. 6, 2021.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/30/thom-tillis-trump-n…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) said he doesn't intend to support any nominee for attorney general if that candidate makes excuses for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The retiring senator's ultimatum...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/thom-tillis-draws-ja…

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 3, 2026 · Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Thursday he will not support any nominee for attorney general if the candidate makes excuses for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/tillis-sets-jan-6-red-21…

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Claim 4: “Gov. Jeff Landry (R) told Republican House candidates he plans to suspend the May 16 primary elections so lawmakers can redraw the congressional map.”

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Multiple web search results independently report that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry plans to suspend the May 16 primary elections for Republican House candidates to allow state lawmakers to redraw the congressional map.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 Louisiana gubernatorial election was held on October 14, 2023, to elect the governor of Louisiana. Incumbent Governor John Bel Edwards was term-limited and could not seek re-election to a thi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 19, 2026, a mass shooting occurred at two homes in the Cedar Grove neighborhood of Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Eight children between the ages of 3 and 11 were killed; seven of them…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jeffrey Martin Landry (born December 23, 1970) is an American politician and attorney serving since 2024 as the 57th governor of Louisiana. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2016 to 202…
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Claim 5: “Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick for Fed chair, was confirmed by a Senate committee today, clearing …”

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No evidence was found regarding Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Fed chair. The evidence provided was empty for this claim.

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Claim 6: “The Federal Reserve is transitioning to new leadership.”

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Claim 7: “Thom Tillis took on President Donald Trump’s administration in a monthslong battle to quash the criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — and won.”

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The claim states that Thom Tillis won a battle to quash a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell. While multiple sources mention Tillis criticizing a DOJ investigation into Powell and a judge quashing subpoenas, none of the provided evidence confirms that Tillis 'won' the battle or that the investigation was definitively quashed by his efforts. The evidence is focused on Tillis's criticism and the judge's action, not Tillis's victory.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In November 2025, federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., opened a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve, concerning the renovation of the Federal Reserve’s h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_investigation_into_Jer…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jerome Hayden "Jay" Powell (born February 4, 1953) is an American central banker and attorney who has been the 16th chair of the Federal Reserve since 2018. He was previously both a lawyer and investm…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_Powell

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kevin Maxwell Warsh (born April 13, 1970) is an American financier and attorney who served as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011. Warsh graduated from Stanford Univer…
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Claim 8: “Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell said Wednesday he would remain on the Fed’s board as a governor amid President Donald Trump’s legal attacks on its independence, denying …”

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Multiple web search results independently report that Jerome Powell plans to remain on the Federal Reserve board as a governor even after his term as chair ends, despite the political climate and legal attacks from Donald Trump.

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web search NEUTRAL — Powell said that he planned to keep a "low profile" as a Fed governor. "There's only ever one chair of the Federal Reserve Board. When Kevin Warsh is confirmed and sworn in, he will be that chair," he…
https://www.axios.com/2026/04/29/fed-powell-trump-warsh

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web search NEUTRAL — Powell’s decision was immediately attacked by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, indicating that the conflict within the financial and political establishment is far from over. “It is unusual for so…
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/04/30/omdc-a30.html

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web search NEUTRAL — U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he plans to stay on as governor once his term as chair comes to an end, a move that could irk Donald Trump. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters).
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/powell-federal-reserve-chair-g…

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Claim 9: “The Federal Reserve also on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged for its third straight meeting amid higher energy costs.”

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Multiple sources (including a cross-reference and web search results) independently confirm that the US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for a third consecutive meeting. The evidence also mentions the context of higher energy costs.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, commonly known as the Federal Reserve Board, is the main governing body of the Federal Reserve System of the United States. It oversees the Federa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is the head of the Federal Reserve, and is the active executive officer of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The c…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Federal Reserve System (often shortened to the Federal Reserve, or simply the Fed) is the central banking system of the United States. It was created on December 23, 1913, with the enactment of th…
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Claim 10: “Jerome Powell, who is nearing the end of his tenure as chair of the Federal Reserve, explains that he had long planned to retire from the Fed when his term ended, but now plans to stay on until a DOJ investigation is “well and truly over with transparency and finality.””

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Multiple web search results independently report that Jerome Powell plans to stay on the Federal Reserve board as a governor. Specifically, the evidence links his decision to lingering legal threats and the conclusion of investigations.

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web search NEUTRAL — Powell confirmed he will remain on the Board until a criminal investigation concludes, while the Fed's decision saw dissent from four officials for the first time since 1992.
https://www.livemint.com/economy/cant-get-a-job-anywhere-els…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jerome Powell said he’ll remain at the Federal Reserve as a governor after his term as chair of the central bank ends, putting an end to months of speculation as to whether he planned to stay or go.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-29/powell-sa…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jerome H. Powell said on Wednesday that he would stay on as a governor at the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends May 15, citing lingering legal threats against him and the central bank as pa…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/business/economy/powell-f…

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