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The new year began on a violent note, as a terror attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans left at least 14 dead and dozens injured. The suspect, reportedly inspired by ISIS, used firearms and an improvised explosive device.
TheFBIbizarrelyhesitatedtoimmediatelylabelitasterrorism.Meanwhile,apotentialterrorattackalsounfoldedinLasVegas,whereaTeslaCybertruckexplodedoutsidetheTrumpHotel.TheseincidentshighlightAmerica’svulnerabilitiesandtheneedforstrongleadershipinfederallawenforcement.Assuch,manywerecallingontheswiftconfirmationofTrump’snomineestoleadtheJusticeDepartmentandtheFBI.
“AfterwhatappearstopotentiallybeanISISinspiredterroristattacklastnightinNewOrleans,it’sevenmorevitalthatwequicklyconfirmallofPresidentTrump’snominees,”freshmanSenatorBernieMoreno(R-Ohio)saidNewYear’sDay.“Everysinglenationalsecuritynomineeshouldbeconfirmed&readytoprotectAmericabyJanuary20th.”
Well,despitethelegitimateconcerns,itlookslikeDemocratsarepreparedtostallTrump’snominees.OnSunday,Sen.AmyKlobuchar(D-MN)stated
