John Thune, Recess Appointment and Cabinet of Donald Trump

Thune on controversial Trump nominees: ‘None of this is gonna be easy’
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says that President-elect Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks face difficult paths to confirmation in the Senate, warning, “None of this is gonna be easy.” Thune acknowledged during a Thursday eveni ...
John Thune Says Recess Appointments 'On the Table' To Get Trump Picks Through
Trump's cabinet nominations require Senate confirmation, and despite a GOP majority, he may struggle to get his picks approved.
Thune: If Democrats Obstruct Trump Cabinet Picks, "We're Not Taking Any Options Off The Table" (Recess Appointments)
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune discusses his priorities for next year and his thoughts on confirming Donald Trump's cabinet appointments during an interview with FNC's Bret Baier on "Special Report.
Thune faces first loyalty test: What to do with Trump’s most controversial Cabinet picks
So far, it seems like the Senate’s leader-in-waiting and other Republicans are giving the president-elect wide latitude on his picks.
John Thune Was Trump’s Enemy. Will He Now Be His Friend?
The once and future president tried to oust Thune from the Senate in 2022. Thune won another term. Now, he’s the Senate majority leader.
Thune Says ‘All the Options’ Are on the Table to Confirm Nominees after Trump Demands Recess Appointments
Thune is skeptical that senators would back the recess-appointment process if they were opposed to a given nominee’s confirmation.
‘All the options’ are on the table to get Trump’s Cabinet picks through confirmation, Sen. John Thune says
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune said “all the options” are on the table to get President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks through the confirmation process amid concerns.
Trump privately backed John Thune in tight leader race, Sen Steve Daines suggested
Sen. John Thune was privately backed by President-elect Donald Trump, Steve Daines told his colleagues, despite Trump's choice not to publicly endorse.
Why John Thune has the hardest job in Congress
The incoming Senate majority leader is going to have at least three fights on his hands to confirm Donald Trump’s latest ...
Gaetz, RFK Jr. to Get Vetted Amid Some GOP Skepticism, Thune Says
Incoming Senate majority leader John Thune said “all options are on the table” to clear President-elect Donald Trump’s ...
Trump delivers Thune his first big test as Senate GOP leader
Trump’s eyebrow-raising Cabinet nominees and the threat of recess appointments are putting the incoming Senate leader between ...
'All the options' are on the table to get Trump's Cabinet picks through confirmation, says Sen. John Thune
S.D., weighs in on the confirmation process for some of President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks on 'Special Report.' ...
Thune Faces Early Test as Incoming Republican Majority Leader
Trump on Thursday selected former Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Collins, who ...
Thune Is Big Fan of Wind Power, an Energy Source Trump Hates
Donald Trump hates wind power. John Thune may be poised to protect it. Thune, elected Senate majority leader Wednesday by ...
Thune says Trump's border plan is 1st up in rigorous priority list for new Congress: 'Real work begins'
Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., is planning to make ushering in President-Elect Donald Trump's immigration agenda ...
Thune says he doesn’t know if Gaetz will be confirmed as AG ‘until they start the process’
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) weighed in on President-elect Trump’s controversial decision to elevate ...