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John Thune, Trump and Senate

New York Post on MSN · 3d

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 confirming a backlog of 161 administration officials tapped by President Trump. “I think everything is on the table,

The Hill on MSN · 3d

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.

Just The News · 2d

John Thune says Senate will stay in session through the weekend to confirm Trump nominees

At least 150 nominees still need to be confirmed, including many judicial nominees, such as acting United States Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba.

Trump, Senate and nominations deal

Associated Press News on MSN · 20h

Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to ‘go to hell’

The chamber is calling it quits after days of contentious bipartisan negotiations and Trump posting on social media that Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer can “GO TO HELL!.”

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Senators leave Washington without Trump nominees deal

Senate Republicans left Washington for the summer without a deal to quickly confirm dozens of nominees — but they are vowing to come back this fall and change the rules to clear the partisan logjam. Majority Leader John Thune locked in the plan shortly after meeting with GOP senators Saturday night.

Roll Call on MSN · 1d

Senators begin recess after giving up on nominations deal

President Donald Trump gave Senate Republicans permission to begin their August recess Saturday night, shortly before Democratic and Republican leaders agreed to quickly vote on seven final civilian nominees but none of the more than 100 still pending on the calendar.

Tampa Free Press on MSN2d

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 ...

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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 ...

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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.

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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.

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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 ...

Tampa Free Press on MSN6d

Senate Majority Leader John Thune Shares His ‘Big, Beautiful’ GOP Sales Pitch For The Midterms

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is working on his pitch to persuade voters to turn out for the Republican slate of ...

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