Thom Tillis

Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

Republican U.S. Senator who holds a critical vote on the Federal Reserve chair nomination. In January 2026, he publicly opposed Trump's Fed nominee until a criminal probe into Jerome Powell was resolved, leveraging his position to demand answers on the investigation before proceeding with the confirmation process.

Appears On

Bulwark Takes VINCE Pivot Big Technology Podcast The Daily NPR News Now DSR's Words Matter Pod Save America

Episode Appearances

Bulwark Takes · Apr 11, 2026

Trump’s Iran War Is Getting More Dangerous, Not Less (w/ Sen. Chris Coons)

“Judiciary Committee member discussed for questioning nominees and holding up Ken Warsh nomination over retribution concerns”

Iran War Strategic Objectives and Mission CreepCongressional War Powers Authorization and Supplemental AppropriationsNATO Alliance Cohesion Under Trump Administration

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VINCE · Apr 3, 2026

Pam Bondi Is OUT — What Just Happened?! | Episode 260

“Republican senator using January 6th as litmus test for AG confirmation; blocking nominees based on ideological criteria”

Attorney General succession planning and Senate confirmation processEpstein file release management and public communication failuresHealthcare fraud enforcement and Medicare billing vulnerabilities

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Pivot · Mar 20, 2026

Trump Bullies Allies, Powell Stays Put, and Kalshi Faces Criminal Charges

“GOP Senator blocking Trump's Fed nominee confirmation until DOJ investigation on Powell concludes”

Iran War and Oil Price ImpactFederal Reserve IndependenceMeta Metaverse Shutdown

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Big Technology Podcast · Mar 18, 2026

Are We Screwed If AI Works? — With Andrew Ross Sorkin

“Senator holding up Warsh nomination due to White House influence on Fed”

AI-driven unemployment and economic disruptionPrivate credit market instabilityFederal Reserve independence

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Pivot · Mar 6, 2026

Noem Out, Iran War “Far From Over,” and Talarico’s Win

“North Carolina Senator leaving office and openly criticizing Trump administration policies”

Trump administration cabinet firingsIran military conflict escalationCongressional war authorization powers

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The Daily · Mar 6, 2026

The Firing of Kristi Noem

“Republican Senator who criticized Noem's performance during congressional hearings”

Cabinet accountability and firingImmigration enforcement operationsGovernment spending on promotional campaigns

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NPR News Now · Jan 30, 2026

NPR News: 01-30-2026 5PM EST

“Republican Senator opposing Trump's Fed nominee until Jerome Powell criminal probe resolved.”

Federal Reserve Chair nominationCentral bank independenceJeffrey Epstein document release

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NPR News Now · Jan 30, 2026

NPR News: 01-30-2026 4PM EST

“Senator holding critical vote on Warsh nomination, demanding resolution of Powell investigation first.”

Federal Reserve Chair nominationDOJ Jeffrey Epstein file releaseUS-Iran military tensions

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DSR's Words Matter · Jan 28, 2026

Don't Believe the BS That Trump & His Goons Are Changing Tactics

“Senate Republican calling for Noem's resignation; rare GOP dissent on enforcement tactics”

Immigration Enforcement Operations and Constitutional ViolationsDHS Funding and Appropriations LeverageImpeachment of Kristi Noem

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The Daily · Jan 28, 2026

Trump Changes Course in Minneapolis

Immigration enforcement policyFederal law enforcement accountabilityPolitical crisis management

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Pod Save America · Jan 27, 2026

Trump Retreats After Alex Pretti's Killing

Immigration enforcement operationsFederal agent accountabilityCommunity organizing and protest

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