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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 recess appointments to clear the backlog of his pending nominees is an option that’s “on the table.
Thune Presses Senate Democrats to Facilitate Confirming Trump Nominees
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, facing a backlog of unconfirmed nominees, is asking Democrats to quit stalling and confirm Trump’s picks.
Republicans Consider Changing Senate Rules to Speed Confirmation of Trump Nominees
Senate Republicans are considering changing Senate rules to speed up confirmation of President Donald Trump’s executive branch nominees, forcing a possible clash with Democrats as Trump pressures them
GOP Senate leader rejects Trump call for end to bipartisan judicial nomination tradition
Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Wednesday rejected President Donald Trump’s call to disregard a Senate tradition to expedite the confirmations of his US attorney and federal judge nominees.
Senate approves Trump judicial nominee
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Trump doubles down on call for Senate nominees before breaking for August recess
President Trump on Thursday doubled down on his call for the Senate to stay in session and confirm his nominees before breaking for their annual August recess. “The Senate must stay in Session, taking no recess,
Trump says Senate ‘must’ stay in session to confirm all nominees: ‘No recess’
President Donald Trump on Thursday called on Senate Republicans to stay in session instead of taking a monthlong recess in order to confirm his nominees who require confirmation from the upper chamber.
John Thune says recess appointments are ‘on the table’ as battle for Trump confirmations drags on
In an exclusive interview with The Post Wednesday, Thune said “at some point” the Senate will have to change the nominations ...
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'This Has Got To Change': John Thune Disgraces Himself, Shames His Colleagues For Opposing Trump's Radical Nominees During Bizarre Tirade
During his remarks from the Senate floor today, Senator John Thune attempted to shame his Democrat colleagues for opposing President Trump's radical nominees. Thune stated, "This has got to change." ...
Thune: Dems Are 'Creating A Precedent That Is Going To Come Back To Haunt Them' Blocking Trump Noms
During a press gaggle on Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) spoke about Democrats' decision to block some of ...
John Thune warns Dems are in ‘big trouble’ if Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race — as Chuck Schumer faces potential AOC primary
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) told The Post Wednesday that long-serving Democratic Party figures are ...
John Thune says 'everything is on the table' for confirmation rule changes
Changes to the confirmation process that the GOP is considering include having nominations sent out in blocks for voting.
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Sen. John Thune Warns Of Retribution If Dems Do Not Relent Blockade Of Trump’s Nominees
Senate Republicans are warning that Democrats risk blowing up decades of precedent if they do not undo their unprecedented ...
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 ...
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NRSC, John Thune endorse RNC Chair Michael Whatley in NC Senate race
He has already received President Donald Trump's support and will likely face former Gov. Roy Cooper, D-N.C., in a general ...
Thune highlights Big Beautiful Bill’s agriculture benefits
The senator also pointed out that the bill makes critical investments for disease prevention and preparedness efforts. On to ...
John Thune Responds To Marjorie Taylor Greene Calling Situation In Gaza 'Genocide'
At today's Senate Republican leadership press briefing, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) discussed the crisis in Gaza ...
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Thune's pre-August ambassador spree
Excludes ambassadors to organizations like the UN; Chart: Axios Visuals President Trump is outpacing former President Biden — and even his own first-term clip — in getting his ambassadors confirmed by ...