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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Senate Majority Leader John Thune readying Russia sanctions as deadline for Ukraine cease-fire shortens to 10 days
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is ready to move on a bill sanctioning Russia if a cease-fire with Ukraine isn’t ...
Senate drives off for recess, leaving Trump’s 150+ stalled confirmations in its wake
More than 150 of President Donald Trump's nominees for positions throughout the federal government await Senate confirmation once lawmakers return in September.
Thune: Deal on nominees up to Democrats and White House
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Friday afternoon that whether a deal is reached on 160 stalled nominees ...
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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EXCLUSIVE: John Thune Says Dems’ Unprecedented ‘Obstruction’ Will Cost Them Next Time They’re In Power
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is telling Democrats to think twice before continuing with their deliberate slow-walking of ...