President Donald Trump is urging Senate Republicans to cancel 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 warned senators to be prepared to work through the first weekend of August and is considering Trump's request. Some GOP senators, including Cynthia Lummis, have publicly supported staying in session to push through the backlog of appointments. The move is causing tension among lawmakers, who typically use the recess to return home and campaign.
The decision could have significant implications for the pace of confirmations and the Senate's legislative agenda.
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