Sen. Thune suggests staying through weekend to confirm Trump picks after Dems delay votes: 'Shouldn't be hard'
S.D., was frustrated with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., after he blocked a confirmation vote for John Ratcliffe as CIA director.
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to be Trump's CIA director
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Thursday to confirm John Ratcliffe as the next CIA director under President Donald Trump, approving the second high-level appointment for the new administration.
Senate May Vote on Trump Treasury Nominee Bessent This Weekend, Top Republican Says
Vote on Trump Treasury Nominee Bessent This Weekend, Top Republican Says WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate could vote to confirm Republican President Donald Trump's nominee for treasury secretary,
Sen. Thune frustrated by Dem delaying John Ratcliffe confirmation vote
S.D., was frustrated with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., after he blocked a confirmation vote for John Ratcliffe as CIA director.
Senate committees advance several Trump Cabinet nominees
Senate committees on Thursday approved a handful of Trump Cabinet nominees setting them up for approval by the full chamber.
Senate Democrats work to delay speedy confirmation of Trump nominees
Senate Republicans are trudging through the process to confirm President Trump's nominees as Democrats push back on their speedy approval.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to a probable weekend session to confirm Trump nominees
We're approaching the first weekend of President Donald Trump's second term – and the Senate is already running behind in confirming his Cabinet nominees.
Trump energy nominees advance toward vote in full Senate
Full Senate floor votes for the three nominees have not been scheduled, but they will likely take place within a week to 10 days.
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Senate confirms China hawk John Ratcliffe as Trump’s CIA director
Senate Majority Leader John Thune had called out Democratic Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy for delaying the vote on a “key national security position.” ...
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Thune tees up Senate vote on International Criminal Court sanctions
The bill, which received bipartisan support in the House, will need votes from at least seven Democratic senators to pass ...
John Thune details how Trump and Congress will get US ‘back on track’ after Biden
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) previewed what the first 100 days of the second Trump administration will focus on, ...
Thune sets up votes to confirm Hegseth by week’s end
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) put the procedural wheels in motion to confirm embattled secretary of Defense ...
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Democrats block Ratcliffe's CIA director confirmation hearing, Thune vows to hold weekend votes
"As I’ve repeatedly said, Senate Republicans are ready to work as long as needed to confirm President Trump’s nominees.
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Day 1: John Thune's list of targets for Trump
Senate GOP leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is primed to hand President Trump a quick string of wins on his first days in office.
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Trump's early marching orders for Thune and Johnson
Trump urged Senate GOP leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to be ready to roll on recess appointments if Democrats gum up ...
Thune on Jan. 6 pardons: ‘Biden opened the door’
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said “Biden opened the door on this” when asked Tuesday about President Trump’s ...
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'Tells us a lot': MSNBC hosts pounce on John Thune for 'revealing' answer to reporter
Any question over how Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) will assert his independence from Donald Trump was put to rest ...