US EditionAugust Recess Can’t Hide Tensions Ahead for Congress on Spending and Trump Nominations
UNITED STATES SENATE, WASHINGTON, D.C., AUG 4 – Senate Republicans delay recess to confirm over 150 Trump nominees amid stalled bipartisan negotiations and a historic judicial appointment backlog, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said.
- Lawmakers have left Washington for the annual August recess, but partisan tensions on government funding and President Donald Trump's nominees remain high.
- A short-term spending measure is needed to keep the government funded while a longer-term solution is developed, indicating serious shutdown threats.
- Republicans are considering changing Senate rules for quicker confirmations of Trump's nominees, suggesting an urgency in political negotiations.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that a rules change would be a 'huge mistake,' highlighting the need for bipartisan cooperation in passing legislation.
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Setting the Odds for Congress Avoiding a Shutdown
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August recess can't hide tensions ahead for Congress on spending and Trump nominations
Lawmakers have left Washington for the annual August recess, but a few weeks of relative quiet on the U.S. Capitol grounds can’t mask the partisan tensions that are brewing on government funding and President Donald Trump’s nominees. It could make for a momentous September.
Senate Delays August Recess to Confirm Trump Nominees - News Addicts
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is reportedly delaying the Senate’s August recess in an effort to push through a backlog of President Donald Trump’s judicial and executive nominees, according to a report from Just The News. Thune confirmed Friday that the Senate would remain in session at least through the weekend to advance the […] The post Senate Delays August Recess to Confirm Trump Nominees appeared first on News Addicts.
Mike Lee drafts adjournment resolution to allow Trump to make recess appointments - Washington Examiner
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) said on Saturday he is drafting a resolution to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominees as the confirmation process has stalled during the August recess. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) poked fun at the president for refusing to let the White House release funding in exchange for continuing the confirmation of Trump’s nominees, saying Trump’s refusal is “the art of the deal.” As the pause on the confirmation p…
GINGRICH: Beyond the August recess
When Congress recesses for summer, Republican members and senators have an opportunity to really shift the national dialogue about spending, savings, deficits and taxes. This is their first post-One Big Beautiful Bill Act opportunity to bring Americans together around the benefits the new law will
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