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John Thune says recess appointments are ‘on the table’ as battle for Trump confirmations drags on

In an exclusive interview with The Post Wednesday, Thune said “at some point” the Senate will have to change the nominations ...

Thune: Recess appointments on table as Senate faces backlog of nominees

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says putting the Senate into an extended recess to allow President Trump to make ...
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Senate Majority Leader Thune Blasts Democrats For Stalled Nominations: ‘This Isn’t Sustainable’

South Dakota Senator Highlights 'Unprecedented' Obstruction of Presidential Appointments In a floor speech delivered on ...

John Thune warns Dems are in ‘big trouble’ if Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race — as Chuck Schumer faces potential AOC primary

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) told The Post Wednesday that long-serving Democratic Party figures are in “big ...

Thune: Deal on nominees up to Democrats and White House

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Friday afternoon that whether a deal is reached on 160 stalled nominees ...
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Sen. John Thune Warns Of Retribution If Dems Do Not Relent Blockade Of Trump’s Nominees

Senate Republicans are warning that Democrats risk blowing up decades of precedent if they do not undo their unprecedented ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune readying Russia sanctions as deadline for Ukraine cease-fire shortens to 10 days

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is ready to move on a bill sanctioning Russia if a cease-fire with Ukraine isn’t ...
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EXCLUSIVE: John Thune Says Dems’ Unprecedented ‘Obstruction’ Will Cost Them Next Time They’re In Power

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is telling Democrats to think twice before continuing with their deliberate slow-walking of ...

'DO YOUR JOB': Trump urges senators to skip summer break

Senate Republicans have a major backlog of nominations as Democrats drag their feet, frustrating the president.