Sen. Thune suggests staying through weekend to confirm Trump picks after Dems delay votes: 'Shouldn't be hard'
S.D., was frustrated with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., after he blocked a confirmation vote for John Ratcliffe as CIA director ...
Trump says he’s open to recess appointments but defers to Thune
President Trump said he is open to using recess appointments to get his Cabinet appointees confirmed if delays keep emerging ...
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Democrats block Ratcliffe's CIA director confirmation hearing, Thune vows to hold weekend votes
"As I’ve repeatedly said, Senate Republicans are ready to work as long as needed to confirm President Trump’s nominees.
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as Trump’s CIA director
The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe to lead the Central Intelligence Agency in overwhelming bipartisan fashion, making him the second member of President Trump’s national security team ...
Trump criticizes FEMA during tour of North Carolina storm damage. Next to LA: Live updates
Donald and Melania Trump are stopping in North Carolina, California and Nevada during the first second term trip. Follow ...
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Day 1: John Thune's list of targets for Trump
Senate GOP leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is primed to hand President Trump a quick string of wins on his first days in office.
Senate is preparing to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary in late evening vote
With votes expected late evening, the Republican-led Senate is determined to install Hegseth, a former Fox News host and combat veteran, and round out President Donald Trump's top national security ...