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- 1Trump's FDA Nominee Dodges Basic Questions on Settled Science●Trump's FDA Nominee Refuses to Answer Basic Questions on Settled Science [WATCH]
President Trump's nominee to lead the FDA faced sharp questioning at a Senate hearing, refusing to give direct answers on basic settled scientific questions. Senator Patty Murray publicly highlighted the refusal, sharing footage of the exchange and drawing widespread attention. Critics say the nominee's evasiveness on established science raises serious doubts about their fitness to run the agency responsible for drug and food safety.
- 2Murray Slams Republicans Over Family Funding and Congress's Budget Power▼Murray Calls Out Republicans’ Failure to Defend Funding for Families & Congress’ Power of the Purse
Senator Patty Murray, a Washington Democrat and senior Appropriations Committee member, publicly criticized Republicans for failing to defend federal funding that supports families, and for ceding Congress's constitutional power of the purse. Her remarks frame the dispute as an institutional issue, arguing lawmakers of both parties should protect Congress's authority over federal spending rather than allow it to erode. The statement adds to ongoing partisan tensions over budget priorities in Washington.