Thune to Begin Nomination Blitz

Punchbowl News: “Senate GOP leaders are about to launch into a four-week summer rush to confirm Trump’s nominees in what could finally be a productive stretch for Senate Majority Leader John Thune.”

“Next week alone, there are multiple Senate confirmation hearings for major executive branch roles, including three potential new members of Trump’s Cabinet. Their prospects for confirmation are good, despite the fact that some were at the center of recent controversies that roiled Senate Republicans.”

“Thune also plans to tee up a package of nominations and confirm them before the August recess, ensuring there’s no backlog at the start of the summer break. Thune isn’t ruling out keeping senators in town longer if there are judicial nominees in the queue.”