Trump, John Ratcliffe and United States Senate

Democrats wage confirmation wars as Trump turns up pressure on Senate
The tactics are reminiscent of the ones taken the first time Trump entered the White House. At the time, Democrats homed in on eight nominees they would delay, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) warning against a “rushed” process.
Sen. Thune frustrated by Dem delaying John Ratcliffe confirmation vote
S.D., was frustrated with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., after he blocked a confirmation vote for John Ratcliffe as CIA director.
US Senate vote on Trump's CIA nominee Ratcliffe expected Tuesday
The U.S. Senate is expected to hold a confirmation vote on Tuesday on John Ratcliffe, President Donald Trump's nominee for CIA Director, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said.
Senate Democrats work to delay speedy confirmation of Trump nominees
Senate Republicans are trudging through the process to confirm President Trump's nominees as Democrats push back on their speedy approval.
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 Nominee Confirmations: Senator Tom Cotton takes on Democrats 'dragging' process, 'don't make any plans ...'
The US Senate is expected to hold a confirmation vote on Tuesday (Jan 28) on John Ratcliffe, President Donald Trump's nominee for CIA Director, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said. Some Democrats opposed John Ratcliffe,
Thune sets up votes to confirm Hegseth by week’s end
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) put the procedural wheels in motion to confirm embattled secretary of Defense ...
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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.
Meet Leader John Thune's all-star cabinet as Republicans take over Senate majority
FIRST ON FOX: Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has selected four top Republican allies to be part of his unofficial ...
Thune: Remaining Trump Cabinet nominees ‘have a path to get there’
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.C.) said on Monday that he thinks President Trump’s remaining Cabinet nominees have a ...
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How John Thune vows to shake up business as usual in the Senate
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is promising significant changes to how the upper chamber operates when the Republican majority takes over on Jan. 3. His tenure will mark the ...
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John Thune Takes Charge in the Senate, Ushering In a New Leadership Era
Trump’s expectations. By Carl Hulse Reporting from the Capitol John Thune won election to the Senate in 2004 by conquering Senator Tom Daschle, the powerful Democratic leader, only to quickly ...
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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.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he'll help Trump understand "what's realistic" in the Senate
Washington — Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's committed to helping Donald Trump "achieve success" when Trump returns to the White House, but Thune said he will convey to the ...
Thune on Jan. 6 pardons: ‘Biden opened the door’
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said “Biden opened the door on this” when asked Tuesday about President Trump’s ...