Senate GOP Considers Recess Appointments Amid Nominee Stalemate
TL;DR
The Senate is preparing to recess in August without a deal on nominations, as Republicans plan to use a 'nuclear' option to change rules and expedite the confirmation process for President Trump's nominees, amid failed negotiations with Democrats over funding and nominations.
- Senate GOP readies ‘nuclear’ option, set for August break after nominations deal falls apart The Hill
- 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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