Thune seeks to fast-track nominee confirmations with Senate ‘suitcase nuke’
Senate Majority Leader’s Strategy on Filibuster In 2013, Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) initiated the first “nuclear option” by limiting the filibuster for most administrative confirmations, ignoring its application for Supreme Court nominees. Then, in 2017, former Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY.) employed a similar tactic to confirm Justice Neil Gorsuch, again easing […]
John Thune plans to employ Democrats’ own tactic to overcome the Senate confirmation delay.
Senate Majority Leader Plans Changes to Confirmation Process Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is gearing up to use Democratic precedents to push through a significant backlog of nominees. For several months now, Democrats have been blocking Senate candidates nominated by President Donald Trump, marking the first time an administration has encountered such resistance through […]
John Thune indicates that recess appointments are a possibility as the struggle for Trump confirmations continues.
Senate Majority Leader Proposes Changes to Speed Up Appointments WASHINGTON – On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) suggested potentially skipping breaks to expedite the appointment of 161 administrative staff members nominated by President Trump. “I think we can consider all options,” Thune remarked to reporters. He mentioned that adjusting things like discussion duration […]
Thune: Temporary appointments possible as Senate deals with a pile of nominees
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced he is considering an extended recess for the Senate, which could enable President Trump to make a break appointment and address his backlog of pending candidates. Earlier this year, Thune had been hesitant about a long-term break but seems to be reevaluating as the Senate grapples with a […]
Thune labels Democratic strategies as an extreme version of ‘Trump derangement syndrome’
Senate Dynamics Shift Over Trump Nominations Frustration continues to mount among Senate Republicans as they grapple with stalled nominations for President Donald Trump’s candidates, while Senate Democrats maintain a firm grip on the process. This situation is prompting discussions about potential changes to verification procedures. Despite Republicans burning the midnight oil to push through post-nomination […]
Thune describes Democratic strategies as an intensified form of ‘Trump derangement syndrome’
Senate Struggles with Trump Nominations Changes to the verification process are being discussed as Senate Republicans express frustration over the ongoing blockade of President Donald Trump’s candidates by Senate Democrats. Despite Republicans working late into the night to confirm nominations, Democrats are holding firm, preventing any acceleration in the process. This situation, along with Trump’s […]
Senate Majority Leader John Thune prepares Russia sanctions as Ukraine cease-fire deadline approaches in 10 days
Senate Majority Leader Prepares Russia Sanction Bill In Washington, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is gearing up to endorse a bill that would impose sanctions on Russia if a ceasefire with Ukraine isn’t established by next weekend. In an exclusive interview on Wednesday, Thune expressed optimism about the legislation proposed by Senator Lindsey Graham […]
John Thune cautions that Democrats face serious challenges if Zohran Mamdani succeeds in the NYC mayoral election.
Thune Weighs In on NYC Mayoral Race WASHINGTON – Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) expressed concerns on Wednesday about the implications for Democrats if Zohran Mamdani secures victory in the upcoming mayoral election in New York City this November. In an exclusive Capitol Hill interview, Thune discussed the stakes of the Off Year NYC […]
John Thune Cautions Democrats They’ll Face Blame If Schumer Pushes for Government Shutdown
Senate Majority Leader Warns of Potential Government Shutdown Senate Majority Leader John Thune is making it clear that if the government shuts down later this year, the Democrats will bear the blame. As the September 30 deadline approaches, Thune will need the support of Democrats to secure government funding for the new fiscal year, given […]
Sen. Thune upset by Democrats’ unusual hold on Trump’s nominees
Frustration Grows Over Delayed Nominations Top Senate Republicans are expressing increasing irritation with Democrats for delaying President Donald Trump’s candidates. Senator John Thune remarked during an interview that no president has faced such a situation in history. At this point in his presidency, Trump has yet to see any private candidates approved by either unanimous […]