Trump Urges Senate To Cancel August Recess For Nominee Confirmations

President Donald Trump has called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the Senate's traditional August recess and any long weekends in order to expedite the confirmation of his executive and judicial nominees. Trump emphasized the urgency of confirming his picks, referring to them as "incredible nominees" who are needed badly to fill vacancies, including appointments to federal judgeships and the National Labor Relations Board, which has lacked a quorum since January. This request comes amid a recent busy legislative period and follows the Senate's recent confirmation of Trump's first judicial nominee of his second term. Some of Trump's nominees, such as lawyer Emil Bove and former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, have faced opposition from Democrats, highlighting the contentious nature of these confirmations. Trump's appeal was made via multiple posts on his Truth Social platform, urging Thune to maintain momentum and avoid breaks that could delay the confirmation process. The president's move signals a push to solidify his administration's influence through judicial and executive appointments before upcoming recesses.