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Thune keeps door open to nixing Aug. recess

Trump pushes Thune to cancel August recess to get remaining nominees confirmed

President Donald Trump pressed Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to cancel the monthlong August recess, as well as other “long weekends,” in order to get the rest of his nominees confirmed. Trump made the plea in a Truth Social post on Saturday evening,

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Thune keeps door open to nixing August recess after Trump request

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said on Monday that he is open to President Trump’s call to cancel the August recess as part of the GOP’s push to quickly confirm his nominees. Thune told reporters he was considering the move,

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Lawmakers typically get a month off for 'August recess.' Trump wants to cancel it this year.

Congress is typically out of session for the whole month of August. Now, Trump wants them to abandon those plans and stay in DC.

Axios on MSN1d

Thune, Johnson face summer doldrums as August looms

President Trump wanted Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to "cancel August recess (and long weekends!)." Thune met ...

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'All the options': GOP eyes cutting August recess to move dozens of Trump nominees stalled by Dems

Senate Republicans consider shortening August recess following Trump's request to confirm more nominees, with Senate Majority ...

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Senate summer recess at risk as Trump urges GOP to approve nominees

Senate Majority Leader John Thune signaled that he is considering canceling the upper chamber’s traditional late summer ...

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Thune prepares senators to work first August weekend

Majority Leader John Thune warned senators in a closed-door lunch Tuesday to be ready for possible votes on nominations next ...

Is August recess at risk?

We have officially surpassed the six-month mark of President Trump’s second term. How does everyone feel about his first six months? That’s a loaded question, but I would to know your ...

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