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null By The Editorial BoardDec. 21, 2023 6:30 pm ETJournal Editorial Report: The week’s best and worst Kim Strassel, Jason Riley and Dan Henninger. Images: AP/Getty Images/UE Syndication via Zuma Press Composite: Mark KellyMissouri Sen. Josh Hawley doesn’t hide his disdain for Mitch McConnell. But does he have to take Republican administrative agency appointees hostage to spite the Senate Minority leader?Mr. Hawley on Wednesday told Mr. McConnell in a letter that he would deny unanimous consent this week to confirm Republicans Andrew Ferguson to the Federal Trade Commission and Todd Inman to the National Transportation Safety Board. The Senate left town for the year without voting on the nominees. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8Sponsored OffersTurboTax: Up to 10% off online tax services with TurboTax discount codeThe Motley Fool: Epic Bundle - 3x Expert Stock RecommendationsH&R Block Tax: Get 20% Off H&R Block tax softwa

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Dec. 21, 2023 6:30 pm ET

Journal Editorial Report: The week’s best and worst Kim Strassel, Jason Riley and Dan Henninger. Images: AP/Getty Images/UE Syndication via Zuma Press Composite: Mark Kelly

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley doesn’t hide his disdain for Mitch McConnell. But does he have to take Republican administrative agency appointees hostage to spite the Senate Minority leader?

Mr. Hawley on Wednesday told Mr. McConnell in a letter that he would deny unanimous consent this week to confirm Republicans Andrew Ferguson to the Federal Trade Commission and Todd Inman to the National Transportation Safety Board. The Senate left town for the year without voting on the nominees.