John Thune Says Recess Appointments 'On the Table' To Get Trump Picks Through
Trump's cabinet nominations require Senate confirmation, and despite a GOP majority, he may struggle to get his picks approved.
Thune: Democrat cooperation needed to avoid recess appointments for Trump Cabinet members
"I'm willing to grind through it and do it the old-fashioned way," Thune told reporters regarding confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet members.
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Opinion | Trump’s Recess-Appointment Scheme
Hence, Mr. Trump’s interest in bypassing them. Because the Founders had to travel to and from the national capital by horse, they also granted the President the power “to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate.
Senate GOP Leadership Race Intensifies Amid Trump's Recess Appointment Demands
In the run-up to the selection of a new Senate GOP leader, President-elect Donald Trump is urging candidates to bypass Senate votes for quicker appointments. Senators John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott are in a close race for leadership,
Thune: If Democrats Obstruct Trump Cabinet Picks, "We're Not Taking Any Options Off The Table" (Recess Appointments)
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune discusses his priorities for next year and his thoughts on confirming Donald Trump's cabinet appointments during an interview with FNC's Bret Baier on "Special Report.
Thune Says ‘All the Options’ Are on the Table to Confirm Nominees after Trump Demands Recess Appointments
Thune is skeptical that senators would back the recess-appointment process if they were opposed to a given nominee’s confirmation.
Why John Thune has the hardest job in Congress
The incoming Senate majority leader is going to have at least three fights on his hands to confirm Donald Trump’s latest ...
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New Senate GOP Leader Thune Open To Recess Appointments, Analysts See ‘Difficult’ Path For SecDef Pick
Newly elected Senate Republican leader John Thune (R-S.D.) reiterated his openness on Wednesday to potentially allowing recess appointments to skirt ...
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Senate elects John Thune as new majority leader
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans elected John Thune of South Dakota to serve as majority leader in the next Congress. He ...
What is a recess appointment?
President-elect Trump has urged the next leader of Senate Republicans to support him in making recess appointments as three ...
Senate confronted with controversial Matt Gaetz confirmation
President-elect Donald Trump rocked the Republican-controlled Senate this week with a string of unorthodox Cabinet picks.