Over 140 of President Donald Trump’s nominees remained pending as negotiations with Democrats fell apart, and Senate Republicans mull nuclear options after Democrats filibustered nearly all his picks.
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Senate drives off for recess, leaving Trump’s 150+ stalled confirmations in its wake
More than 150 of President Donald Trump’s nominees for positions throughout the federal government await Senate confirmation once lawmakers return in September.
Trump Blesses Senate Recess, Blasts Schumer’s ‘Extortion’ Tactics
The GOP-led Senate began its August recess on Saturday evening after President Donald Trump condemned a potential deal between Republicans and Democrats on confirming his Read More
Dems dig in, Trump demands all: Nominee fight boils over in Senate as GOP looks for a deal
The negotiations between Senate leaders simmered over President Donald Trump’s nominees, with Republicans looking at all options to get the ball rolling and leave D.C.
Gridlock crumbles as Senate advances spending bills in race against shutdown
Senate advances spending package despite Republican concerns over increased funding levels as lawmakers race to prevent government shutdown by Sept. 30.
Anti-Israel protesters arrested after storming Schumer, Gillibrand’s NYC office building
NYPD arrested Anti-Israel protesters on Friday after they stormed the lobby of senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand’s New York City offices.
Dozens of protesters swarm Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand’s NYC offices to ‘let Gaza live’
Scores of screaming pro-Palestine protesters descended on the New York City offices of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Of ‘Burn Bags’ and Russia Probes
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
CNBC Hosts Use Economic Numbers To Roast Elizabeth Warren
CNBC hosts Joe Kernen and Rick Santelli tag-teamed a roast of Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) after the second quarter economic numbers came back stronger than Read More
Schumer says century-old law forces Trump DOJ, FBI to release Jeffrey Epstein files by August deadline
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was compelling the Justice Department and FBI to release the Jeffrey Epstein files though a century-old law.