Democrats to Question Commerce Nominee’s Web of Financial Interests
Howard Lutnick, the wealthy financier Trump has picked to lead the Commerce Department, is set to be questioned by the Senate in a nomination hearing Wednesday.
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Trump Is Eyeing Greenland. His Commerce Nominee Has Financial Ties There.
Howard Lutnick, who has agreed to divest his financial interests if he is confirmed, is one of several allies of President Trump who have held or explored potential mining investments on the island.The New York Times - 1d -
Warren pushes RFK Jr. on potential financial conflicts of interest as HHS secretary
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Watch live: Commerce chief nominee Howard Lutnick faces Senate confirmation hearing
Howard Lutnick, President Trump's pick to lead the Commerce Department, will face questioning from the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Wednesday morning during a confirmation ...The Hill - 22h -
Trump’s commerce nominee accused of conflict of interest
Billionaire entrepreneur Howard Lutnick expected to be confirmed after senate hearingFinancial Times - 1d -
Democrats question legality of Trump freeze on federal grants
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Howard Lutnick, Trump’s Commerce Nominee, Discloses Business Interests
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Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick to divest, step down as CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald
Lutnick is stepping down as head of investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald as he prepares to head the Commerce Department.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
From crypto bro to commerce secretary pick: Howard Lutnick’s glaring conflict of interest
Trump’s choice shows how his friends and their business interests benefit from policy positions in his administration. “What deeply interests me is the interests of America.”. Howard Lutnick, ...The Guardian - Jan. 22
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