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Trump’s Treasury Pick to Meet Thune, Key Senators on Confirmation

Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent plans to meet this week with incoming Senate Republican leader John Thune and other key senators as he begins preparing for confirmation hearings.The veteran hedge fund manager hasn’t aroused public opposition from GOP senators even as some of Donald Trump’s other picks have stirred controversy.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 2d

Schumer asks Thune to consider Democrats in Senate confirmation process

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sent a letter to his incoming predecessor, Sen. John Thune (R-SD), asking him to consider a bipartisan approach to the Senate confirmation process. President-elect Donald Trump has made a number of Cabinet picks who have raised the eyebrows of Republicans and Democrats alike.

Washington Times · 2d

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.

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Argus Leader (Sioux Falls) on M… · 13d

On Cabinet nominees, Thune can lead the Senate band or be part of Trump’s | Opinion

Here’s hoping as the guard changes in the GOP’s Senate leadership that Thune adheres to that institution’s traditions.

Kentucky Lantern · 1d

U.S. Senate Dem leader calls for traditional process for confirming Trump nominees

U.S. Senate should move Trump nominees through the traditional process, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer urges incoming Republican Leader John Thune.

Courthouse News Service · 2d

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.

Louisiana Illuminator · 2d

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.

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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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Thune lays out plan for separate border and tax reconciliation bills

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) laid out an ambitious plan at the Senate Republican retreat Tuesday for ...

The Highland County Press21h

Congress may have to ‘put the brakes on’ some uses of presidential power, Thune says

BRANDON, S.D. — Incoming U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, signaled Tuesday he’s willing to push back against potential attempts by President-elect Donald Trump to expand ...

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Incoming GOP Senate leader Thune supports continuing to investigate Biden family after Hunter pardon

Incoming Senate Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Monday signaled his support for Congress to continue to investigate the ...

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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 ...

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44% Have No Opinion of John Thune

There’s good news and bad news for Sen. John Thune. The good news is, few voters have a negative opinion of him. The bad news for the incoming Senate Majority Leader is that most voters don’t seem to ...