Posted 12/22/2023, 4:17:00 AM
Menendez Blocks Biden Nominees, Alleges Ignoring of Immigrants and Hispanic Caucus
- Sen. Menendez blocked confirmations of Basil Gooden for USDA role and Summer Mersinger for CFTC commissioner
- Menendez said Biden admin ignoring immigrant communities and caving to Republicans on border talks
- Menendez alleged White House "slap in the face" to Latino and immigrant groups by not meeting with Congressional Hispanic Caucus
- Senate adjourned without deals on Ukraine aid or border security, ending unproductive session
- Schumer blamed Republican House majority and "MAGA extremism" for legislative paralysis this year