Thom Tillis
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19604.6Global Dominance: 0.14%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.
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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.
Republicans fear two key Senate races are slipping from their graspUnited States· 2026-09-26
Sen. Thom Tillis: Stephen Miller needs to know 'what he's talking about or get out of this job'.
States of emergency declared as powerful nor’easter threatens power outages, floodingUnited States· 2026-09-26
Sen. Thom Tillis criticized the optics of Trump's meeting with Xi, referencing the president's anti-China campaign.
Republican senators slam Trump's lavish welcome for Xi JinpingUnited States· 2026-09-25
Senator Thom Tillis is blocking Kari Lake's nomination from reaching the Senate floor.
LAKE IN LIMBO | News
Jamaica· 2026-09-25
Senator Thom Tillis expressed concerns about the US Department of State's obligations to Taiwan.
US arms sales to Taiwan a complex issue, still under review: Rubio
Taiwan· 2026-09-24
Thom Tillis called for Trump to replace Hegseth due to his poor reporting on the war in Iran.
Hegseth nueva piedra en el zapato para Trump
Mexico· 2026-09-18
Thom Tillis expressed doubt about his colleagues' ability to understand AI.
The technology-extinction debate convulses America – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-09-18
Cooper is running against Republican Michael Whatley for the seat held by retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis.
How the Republican push to change voting rules in a key state could hurt Democrats in the midtermsUnited States· 2026-09-17
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.
‘Pretend I’m on the ticket’: Trump hits campaign trail in bid to boost Republican hopes | Donald Trump
United Kingdom· 2026-09-17
Republican senator Thom Tillis switched his vote from yes to no in a procedural move.
U.S. Senate fails to advance cryptocurrency bill in blow for industry, despite Trump support
Canada· 2026-09-15
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., was collaborating with Sen. Gallego on the ethics provision.
Clarity Act fails in Senate as Senator Lummis says crypto bill is doneUnited States· 2026-09-15
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina has agreed to participate in the interview.
Exclusive: I won’t run against Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom tells CNNUnited States· 2026-09-15
Sens. James Lankford and Thom Tillis had missed the preceding votes.
Inside the Senate all-nighter that doomed Trump's SAVE America Act before recessUnited States· 2026-08-11
Sen. Thom Tillis: Stephen Miller needs to know 'what he's talking about or get out of this job'.
Ex-Air Force Secretary stripped of security clearance speaks out: ‘I’m going to sue them.’United States· 2026-08-11
Thom Tillis also threatened to withdraw support for Todd Blanche but ultimately supported him.
Todd Blanche als neuer US-Justizminister bestätigt
Switzerland· 2026-08-09
Thom Tillis expressed concerns about Todd Blanche's reluctance to challenge Trump but ultimately supported him.
In confirming Blanche as US A-G, senators endorse a Justice Department under Trump’s sway
Australia· 2026-08-09
Senator Thom Tillis helped push Todd Blanche's nomination through the Senate.
Trump loyalist Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-08
Thom Tillis successfully pushed Blanche to clarify the scope of the IRS deal.
Trump loyalist Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as US attorney general | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-08Senator Thom Tillis also raised concerns regarding Todd Blanche's nomination.
Chuck Grassley credited with sealing Todd Blanche's AG confirmationUnited States· 2026-08-08
The conduct of the likes of the senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn this week suggests that 'principled Republican' is fast becoming a contradiction in terms.
With their assault on science, Trumpists aren’t just harming America – they’re harming themselves | Jan-Werner MüllerUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-07
Blanche and the Department of Justice agreed to permanently rescind the fund in writing to Sens. Thom Tillis and John Cornyn.
Lisa Murkowski opposes Todd Blanche's attorney general confirmationUnited States· 2026-08-07Thom Tillis is a Republican senator who expressed a lack of confidence in Hegseth's leadership.
Vazamentos sobre queda de estoques de munição irritam Trump e criam tensão com secretário de Defesa
Brazil· 2026-08-07
Thom Tillis, a Republican senator from North Carolina, described the proposed fund as a 'money box for criminals'.
Los duros reveses que enfrenta Trump de parte de sus propios aliados
Panama· 2026-08-05
Thom Tillis is listed among the highest-rated Senate offices according to the reviews.
Capitol CNCT lets Hill staffers anonymously rate Congress officesUnited States· 2026-08-04
Tillis had also chastised Blanche over the bungled release of the Epstein files, which initially included documents that had victims’ photos or personal information.
Todd Blanche advances toward confirmation, paving way for reenergized Justice Department investigationsUnited States· 2026-08-04Sen. Thom Tillis is not running for reelection.
Trump’s DOJ meddling ends up backfiringUnited States· 2026-08-04Thom Tillis is another Republican senator who has agreed to support Todd Blanche's nomination.
Todd Blanche vor Bestätigung als JustizministerSwitzerland· 2026-08-04Thom Tillis is a Republican senator from North Carolina who supported Todd Blanche's nomination.
‘Completely hollow’: critics denounce Blanche deal to halt Trump slush fund | US newsUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-03
Thom Tillis is a Senate Republican who confirmed his approval of the deal regarding the anti-weaponization fund.
White House directly involved in Blanche order rescinding ‘anti-weaponization’ fundUnited States· 2026-08-03
Thom Tillis is a Republican senator from North Carolina who has endorsed Todd Blanche's nomination.
GOP senators will vote to advance Acting U.S. Attorney General Blanche’s nominationCanada· 2026-08-03