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

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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.

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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.

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Trump tells Schumer ‘go to hell’ in meltdown over nominees after Senate fails to agree deal

President rages at Minority Leader after upper chamber of Congress breaks for summer recess without deal to approve his remaining nominees

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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!.”

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Trump accuses Senate Democrats of using nominee confirmations as leverage for funding deals

President Trump called Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats "crazed lunatics" after accusing the chamber of demanding $2 billion in exchange for confirming his nominees.

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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 ...

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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. Senate Majority Leader Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has set up a Tuesday test ...

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 ...

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Dems negotiated for release of billions in exchange for batch of Trump nominees, sources say

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was negotiating with Republican leadership for the release of billions in government ...

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