Senate Standoff Over Trump Nominees Continues as Recess Approaches
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Senate leaders failed to reach a bipartisan deal on confirming President Trump's nominees before the August recess, with Republicans considering changing Senate rules to expedite confirmations, while Democrats oppose such moves, citing long-term consequences.
- "Nuclear option" lingers over Senate as members leave for August recess Axios
- GOP senator warns Dems delaying Trump nominees 'we can do this the easy way or hard way' Fox News
- Trump tells Schumer to ‘go to hell’ amid standoff over confirming president’s nominees CNN
- Senators set to leave Washington without Trump nominees deal Politico
- Senate GOP eyes recess appointments as stalemate drags on Axios
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