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Senate Ahead Of ‘Obama Standard’ In Confirming Trump 2.0 Nominees, Thune Says

The Senate is confirming President Donald Trump's cabinet nominees faster than the 'Obama standard', as stated by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
So far, the Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as U.S. Secretary of State, John Ratcliffe as CIA Director, Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, and Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary.
Thune emphasized the importance of filling national security positions quickly due to current global issues and the situation at the southern border.
The Senate is pushing for rapid confirmations despite minority party attempts to slow the process, with Thune stating they will vote aggressively on weekends.

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Liberty Nation

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Senate Ahead Of ‘Obama Standard’ In Confirming Trump 2.0 Nominees, Thune Says

The GOP-led Senate is ahead of the “Obama standard” when it comes to confirming President Donald Trump‘s Cabinet nominees, Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said on Sunday. During an interview on “Sunday Morning Futures” nearly a week into Trump’s second term, Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo pressed Thune about the confirmation process, which Democrats have ...

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The GOP-led Senate is picking up the pace when it comes to confirming President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees in his second term, Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) assured Fox News viewers on Sunday Morning Futures. Despite criticism that Democrats are slowing the process through procedural hurdles, Thune revealed that the Senate is operating ahead of ...

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