What to Know About Senate Failing to Reach Deal on Trump Nominees

The Senate on Aug. 2 adjourned to begin its monthlong summer recess, after senators and the White House failed to reach an agreement on confirming President Donald Trump’s nominees. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Trump have been in negotiations with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) over how to move forward on more than 150 pending nominations that have been slow-walked through the Senate by Democrats. Trump said Democrats demanded the release of around one billion dollars or other promises against rescinding federal funds to allow the quick consideration of the president’s nominees. In a post on Truth Social on Aug. 3, Trump gave his blessing to lawmakers leaving, writing, “Have a great RECESS and, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”...