Trump says he’s open to recess appointments but defers to Thune
President Trump said he is open to using recess appointments to get his Cabinet appointees confirmed if delays keep emerging in the Senate.
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA director
Former Congressman John Ratcliffe is the nation's new CIA director after the Senate voted 74-25 in favor of his confirmation on Thursday.
Republicans shoot down Democratic request for a bipartisan immigration bill
Senate Republicans are rejecting a request by moderate Democrats to jettison their party-line efforts on immigration and work on a bipartisan solution.