GOP Considers Cutting Senate Recess Amid Stalled Trump Nominee Confirmations
Senate Republicans are considering cutting their August recess amid President Trump's request to extend his stay in Washington to complete confirmation of dozens of stalled nominees. The GOP leadership is weighing options to move forward despite Democratic opposition.
Senate Republican leadership is considering cutting short their August recess as they weigh options to move dozens of Trump nominees stalled by Democrats who are resisting confirmation under President Donald Trump's direction. The decision comes after Trump asked lawmakers to stay in town and complete the process for confirming his remaining judicial nominees. If Republicans cancel or shorten their August break, it would require significant coordination with Democratic leaders, who are unlikely to budge on their opposition to certain nominees. A resolution is seen as uncertain at this point due to the deep divisions within Congress over Trump's nominations.
