«This is shaping up to be the biggest, most bitterly fought confirmation battle in 30 years. (nystateofpolitics.com)
After a bruising confirmation battle, former senator - turned - Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he hopes the intensity of Senate debate will die down and «maybe somehow we get along better.» (nystateofpolitics.com)
Obama's latest assertive move came on Monday when he nominated Chuck Hagel as defense secretary, setting up a Senate confirmation battle with critics who have attacked the former Republican senator's record on Israel and Iran. (cnbc.com)