Commerce, Senate and Howard Lutnick

Trump's nominee for Commerce secretary passes key vote in the Senate
President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, passed a key procedural vote in the Senate on Thursday, clearing the path for his final confirmation vote.
Commerce secretary nominee Lutnick tells senators he favors tariffs, U.S.-based manufacturing
Howard Lutnick said tariffs are essential for supporting U.S.-based manufacturing and won't trigger inflation while undergoing a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Senate advances Howard Lutnick for Commerce secretary
The Senate on Thursday afternoon advanced along party lines the nomination of Howard Lutnick to lead the Commerce Department. The chamber vote to wind down debate on Lutnick was 52-45, with no Democrats supporting President Donald Trump’s pick. Every Republican present voted in favor.
Senate invokes cloture on Lutnick for Commerce Secretary, teeing up final vote
The Senate on Thursday voted to invoke cloture on Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick, ending debate on his nomination and teeing him up for a final vote in the coming days.
Trump’s commerce secretary pick, Howard Lutnick, defends Tether: ‘It’s like blaming Apple...'
Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick defended Tether in a Senate hearing, arguing AI will "rid the world of criminals" using blockchain.
Committee approves Lutnick for Commerce secretary
The Senate is also moving closer to a final vote on Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget.
Trump's pick for Commerce Secretary is Howard Lutnick. Here's what to know
The billionaire Wall Street CEO fielded questions about tariffs, China's AI progress, broadband access, allegiance to Trump and the revival of American mining and semiconductor production.
Trump Commerce Secretary Pick Howard Lutnick Issues Tariff Warning: 'We Need That Disrespect To End'
The Wall Street financier was facing a confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday.
Trump’s commerce secretary pick publicly affirmed DEI at US companies before nomination
Howard Lutnick said he thought it was a “perfectly reasonable thing to do” to implement DEI policies — a stark
Lutnick Clears Committee Vote, More Nominations
A crucial part of Trump’s agenda will be those who execute it. We recap recent developments specific to leadership nominations and
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Senate panel advances Lutnick for Commerce secretary
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee advanced Howard Lutnick’s nomination to lead the Commerce Department.
Howard Lutnick keeps contested $50M bonus from Newmark
The Cantor Fitzgerald chief executive officer and Newmark Group chair will keep a $50 million bonus awarded to him after ...
Lutnick Is Exploring ‘Trade Tools’ to Target ESG Rules in EU
The US may use “trade tools” to retaliate against European ESG regulations that affect American companies, said Howard ...