Thom Tillis
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19604.5Global Dominance: 0.32%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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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 Times
Ireland· 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 administration
United 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· 2026-08-04
Thom 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 nomination
Canada· 2026-08-03Thom Tillis is a Senator who, along with Cornyn, issued a statement supporting Todd Blanche's nomination.
The major loopholes in Todd Blanche’s concessions to Cornyn and TillisUnited States· 2026-08-03
Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina was part of the resistance to Todd Blanche’s nomination.
Blanche rescinds Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, removing hurdle from attorney general nominee’s confirmationUnited States· 2026-08-03
Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina was also resistant to Todd Blanche's nomination.
Blanche rescinds Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, removing hurdle from attorney general nominee’s confirmationUnited States· 2026-08-03Sen. Thom Tillis warned that canceling August recess is tone-deaf and could hurt the GOP.
Republicans warn Trump recess cancellation could cost GOP midterm seatsUnited States· 2026-08-02
Tillis has said those who attacked law enforcement during the 6 January 2021 riots should still be in prison.
Trump vows to push $1.8bn slush fund as Senate committee set to reconsider AG nomination | US SenateUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-01Tillis initially drew Trump's ire by opposing his 'One, Big, Beautiful' tax and spending bill.
Trump threatens to revive controversial $1.8bn compensation fundUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-01
Thom Tillis was also opposed to the nomination of Todd Blanche.
Trump presiona a senadores para que confirmen a Todd Blanche como fiscal
Honduras· 2026-08-01Thom Tillis is a Republican senator from North Carolina who has also resisted supporting Todd Blanche.
Republikaanisenaattoreiden kapina ja Trumpin verokiemurat ajoivat oikeusministerin vahvistamisen solmuun
Finland· 2026-08-01Thom Tillis has expressed concerns about Trump's actions and their impact on the Republican brand ahead of the elections.
Trump’s unforced errors on Todd Blanche and the ‘SAVE America Act’United States· 2026-07-31Tillis responded on X Friday morning that Trump’s comments were reaffirming why he and Cornyn needed the assurances in writing.
Trump further muddies Blanche negotiations, saying he wishes ‘anti-weaponization’ fund weren’t deadUnited States· 2026-07-31
Tillis expressed that the situation regarding the fund is unacceptable.
Trump considers pulling Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination as senators hold outUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-31Sen. Thom Tillis has been wary of the war but has so far not broken with Trump to back Democrats’ resolutions.
Senate Republicans block war powers resolution for Iran war againUnited States· 2026-07-30
