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John Thune says recess appointments are ‘on the table’ as battle for Trump confirmations drags on
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) on Thursday floated allowing for recess appointments to speed up ...
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Senate Majority Leader Thune Blasts Democrats For Stalled Nominations: ‘This Isn’t Sustainable’
South Dakota Senator Highlights 'Unprecedented' Obstruction of Presidential Appointments In a floor speech delivered on ...
Thune: Recess appointments on table as Senate faces backlog of nominees
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says putting the Senate into an extended recess to allow President Trump to make ...
John Thune, Chuck Schumer speak after weekly caucus luncheons
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer offer remarks alongside other members of the U.S.
Senate drives off for recess, leaving Trump’s 150+ stalled confirmations in its wake
More than 150 of President Donald Trump's nominees for positions throughout the federal government await Senate confirmation ...
John Thune warns Dems are in ‘big trouble’ if Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race — as Chuck Schumer faces potential AOC primary
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) told The Post Wednesday that long-serving Democratic Party figures are in “big ...
Thune seeks to kick off appropriations on Senate floor
The big question on Capitol Hill this week is whether Senate Democrats agree to help kick off the appropriations process. Senate Majority Leader Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has set up a Tuesday test ...
'DO YOUR JOB': Trump urges senators to skip summer break
Senate Republicans have a major backlog of nominations as Democrats drag their feet, frustrating the president.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune readying Russia sanctions as deadline for Ukraine cease-fire shortens to 10 days
He’s somebody who is animated largely by trying to get to a peaceful solution,” the Republican leader said of Trump. “We want ...