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 ...
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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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Senate confirms China hawk John Ratcliffe as Trump’s CIA director
Ratcliffe, who formerly served as director ... Senate Majority Leader John Thune had called out Democratic Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy for delaying the vote on a “key national security ...
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Sen. Thune suggests staying through weekend to confirm Trump picks after Dems delay votes: 'Shouldn't be hard'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., showed frustration with Democrats on Tuesday after a confirmation vote for President Trump's pick for CIA director in John Ratcliffe, who has ...
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Vice President Vance casts tie-breaking vote in Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
With votes expected late evening, the Republican-led Senate is determined to install Hegseth, a former Fox News host and ...
Trump says he’s open to recess appointments but defers to Thune
President Trump said he is open to using recess appointments to get his Cabinet appointees confirmed if delays keep emerging ...
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 ...