President Donald Trump is urging Senate Republicans to cancel their traditional August recess in order to confirm a backlog of his nominees, many of whom have been stalled by Senate Democrats. The Senate faces over 130 pending nominations, with Republicans accusing Democrats of historic obstruction and deliberate delay tactics. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other GOP leaders are considering keeping lawmakers in Washington to push through the confirmations, despite resistance and fatigue among senators. The standoff has turned routine confirmations into a partisan battle, with the potential to disrupt the Senate's summer break. The outcome will determine whether Trump can fill key positions in his administration before the next legislative session.
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