Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis is an American politician and attorney serving as the senior United States Senator from North Carolina since 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Tillis previously served as the Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He has been a prominent figure in North Carolina politics and has gained national attention for his positions on various issues, including healthcare, immigration, and tax reform. In recent news, Tillis was in the spotlight for initially opposing President Trump's nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, amid concerns over Hegseth's past behavior, which ultimately led to Tillis voting in favor of Hegseth's confirmation to avoid political backlash.
Born on Aug 30, 1960 (66 years old)
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Sen. Thom Tillis accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of replacing press with an 'echo chamber' at the Pentagon.
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Thom Tillis is a Republican senator from North Carolina who emphasized the need for the party to make tough spending decisions.
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United States:
Sen. Thom Tillis: Stephen Miller needs to know 'what he's talking about or get out of this job'.
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United States:
Sen. Thom Tillis criticized the optics of Trump's meeting with Xi, referencing the president's anti-China campaign.
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Jamaica:
Senator Thom Tillis is blocking Kari Lake's nomination from reaching the Senate floor.
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Taiwan:
Senator Thom Tillis expressed concerns about the US Department of State's obligations to Taiwan.
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Mexico:
Thom Tillis called for Trump to replace Hegseth due to his poor reporting on the war in Iran.
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Ireland:
Thom Tillis expressed doubt about his colleagues' ability to understand AI.
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United States:
Cooper is running against Republican Michael Whatley for the seat held by retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis.
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United Kingdom:
With the Republican senator Thom Tillis retiring, Democrats see a rare opportunity to flip a seat in a state that has repeatedly dashed the party’s hopes in recent elections.
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