President Donald Trump is urging Senate Republicans to cancel or shorten their traditional August recess in order to expedite the confirmation of his nominees, many of whom remain stalled in the Senate.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated he is open to the idea, warning senators to be prepared for possible votes during the first weekend of August. Some GOP senators, like Cynthia Lummis, have publicly supported staying in session to advance Trump's agenda and clear the backlog of over 130 pending nominees. The push comes as Trump expresses frustration with delays, blaming Democrats for slow-walking confirmations.
The debate puts Senate Republicans at a crossroads, balancing the president's demands with lawmakers' desire for a summer break.
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