Event Brief
Tillis-DOJ spat sparks national political friction
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Public feud between Sen. Thom Tillis and DOJ official Ed Martin over pardons and nominee scrutiny.
WHO: North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis and DOJ official Ed Martin
WHAT: A public exchange of accusations over a pardon dispute and scrutiny of presidential nominees
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 4:29 PM ET
WHERE: North Carolina
WHY: A Politico report said Tillis planned to scrutinize future presidential appointees, prompting the feud.
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