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Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'
The Senate is leaving Washington Saturday night for its monthlong August recess without a deal to advance dozens of President ...
Trump loses his mind over Senate Democrats: ‘Crazed lunatics!’
Trump had previously targeted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Saturday as Democrats tried to strike a deal ...
Trump tells Schumer ‘go to hell’ in meltdown over nominees after Senate fails to agree deal
President rages at Minority Leader after upper chamber of Congress breaks for summer recess without deal to approve his ...
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Thune Blocks Trump's Recess Appointments With Pro Forma Sessions
According to CSPAN's Craig Caplan, "Senate just agreed by unanimous consent at the request of Majority Leader Thune to hold pro forma sessions every 3 days following today’s session and not return for ...
Mike Lee drafts adjournment resolution to allow Trump to make recess appointments
Lee said people should contact their senators, “especially if they’re Republicans,” and tell them to address Trump’s nominees before they break for August.
Live updates: Nancy Mace announces bid for governor, Georgia Senate race heats up
CONGRESSIONAL RECESS: Members of Congress have headed home for their summer recess. Several lawmakers are holding town halls ...
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Senate GOP readies ‘nuclear’ option, set for August break after nominations deal falls apart
The Senate is set to finally begin its August recess without a deal on nominations as Republicans are intent on moving ...
Senate makes progress in averting a gov’t shutdown much earlier than usual
The Senate took a significant step Friday towards averting a partial government shutdown in the fall by passing a tranche of government funding bills, much earlier than usual.