Senate Stalemate Over Trump Confirmations Delays August Recess Amid Partisan Obstruction
As Democrats employ unprecedented obstruction tactics to stall President Trump’s nominees, the Senate’s August recess is on hold—raising urgent questions about Washington’s priorities amid America’s pressing challenges.
The Senate’s annual August recess, a long-cherished tradition allowing lawmakers to reconnect with their constituents and recharge, faces an unusual delay this year — not due to natural necessity but the result of a deliberate partisan stalemate. At stake are more than 150 presidential nominations stalled by Democratic procedural blocks, forcing Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the chamber open for weekend votes. The culprit? A minority party weaponizing obstructionism against the America First agenda. Why Are Democrats Holding Up Confirmations—and Who Pays the Price? President Trump has made it clear: his nominees "should NOT BE FORCED TO WAIT"....
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