Senate GOP Pushes for Confirmations Amid Stalemate and Recess Delays
TL;DR
Senate Republicans are considering using recess appointments and the nuclear option to bypass Democratic opposition and confirm President Trump's nominees, as negotiations to end the nomination standoff continue, with both sides trading offers and threats amid ongoing party infighting.
- Senate GOP eyes recess appointments as stalemate drags on Axios
- GOP senator warns Dems delaying Trump nominees 'we can do this the easy way or hard way' Fox News
- Senate GOP barrels toward ultimatum over Trump nominees Politico
- Trump rails against Democrats as Senate takes up his nominees The Hill
- Senate delays August recess for now as Trump presses for more confirmations AP News
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