Senate, John Thune and Schumer

Trump’s Treasury Pick to Meet Thune, Key Senators on Confirmation
Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent plans to meet later this week with incoming Senate Republican leader John Thune and other key senators as he begins preparing for confirmation hearings.
Schumer asks Thune to consider Democrats in Senate confirmation process
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) pointed to the system of checks and balances and the role the Senate has played in their constitutional duties.
Schumer urges Thune to respect Senate tradition for Trump Cabinet picks
The outgoing Senate majority leader called on his GOP replacement to follow the usual confirmation process rather than caving to demands from President-elect Donald Trump to waive vetting procedures.
Schumer calls on Sen. John Thune to maintain Senate’s role in Cabinet confirmation process
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer offered up some advice to his upcoming successor, Republican Sen. John Thune, to preserve the “vital role” of the Senate in confirming the nominees of President-elect Donald Trump.
Schumer urges Thune to preserve Senate’s ‘advice and consent’ role on Trump nominees
Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is urging incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to preserve the Senate’s “vital role” in ensuring the fitness of President-elect Trump’s nominees to hold senior executive and judicial branch positions.
U.S. Senate Dem leader calls for traditional process for confirming Trump nominees
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer sent a letter to incoming Republican Leader John Thune urging him to move nominees through the traditional confirmation process.
Schumer leader calls for traditional process for confirming Trump nominees
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is urging incoming GOP Leader John Thune to move President-elect Donald Trump's nominees through the traditional confirmation process.
Thune plans 30-day sprint to pass border and defense bill
Senate Republicans huddled for hours at the Library of Congress near the Capitol to discuss their priorities for next year.
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