US EditionTrump Rails Against Democrats as Senate Takes up His Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C., AUG 1 – Democrats' unprecedented delays have slowed confirmation votes amid bipartisan tensions, while President Trump criticized Senate Democratic Leader Schumer and urged Republicans to end negotiations.
- Concluding a rare weekend session, the Senate left Washington Saturday without a deal to advance dozens of President Donald Trump’s nominees.
- Democrats have refused to confirm any of President Donald Trump’s nominees by voice vote or unanimous consent, blocking more nominations than usual this year.
- This year, Senate Republicans, led by Thune, have kept the Senate in session longer to try and confirm nominees, despite Democrats’ obstructionist tactics, Blackburn said.
- When they return in September, Senate Republicans may seek rule changes, as Senate Majority Leader John Thune calls the nominations process broken and plans to discuss amendments.
- Reflecting two decades of tit-for-tat tactics, Democrats and Republicans have escalated delays of each other's nominees, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune saying the process is broken.
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Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell' (World)
The Senate left Washington Saturday night for its monthlong August recess without a deal to advance dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees, calling it quits after days of contentious bipartisan negotiations and Trump posting on social media that Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer can 'GO TO...
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Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to ‘go to hell’
Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks during a news conference on tariffs, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)(AP/Mariam Zuhaib) Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks during a news conference on tariffs, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)(AP/Mariam Zuhaib) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate left Washington Saturday night for its monthlong August recess without a deal…
Trump tells Schumer to ‘go to hell’ as U.S. Senate attempts to strike deal on nominees fail
Hours after U.S. President Donald Trump told Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer to “go to hell” in a Saturday post on social media, the Senate was poised to head into recess following failed attempts to reach a deal over confirming Trump’s nominees.
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Senate recesses as Trump tells Schumer to ‘go to hell’
By Mary Clare Jalonick and Joey Cappelletti | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Senate is leaving Washington Saturday night for its monthlong August recess without a deal to advance dozens of President Donald Trump’s nominees, 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!” Without a deal in hand, Republicans say they may try to cha…
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