Schumer, Thune and Senate

Schumer asks Thune to consider Democrats in Senate confirmation process
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) pointed to the system of checks and balances and the role the Senate has played in their constitutional duties.
Chuck Schumer Unanimously Reelected as Senate Democratic Leader
Chuck Schumer was unanimously re-elected as Senate Democratic Leader on Tuesday as he aims to move the party forward.
Schumer urges Thune to respect Senate tradition for Trump Cabinet picks
The outgoing Senate majority leader called on his GOP replacement to follow the usual confirmation process rather than caving to demands from President-elect Donald Trump to waive vetting procedures.
How Thune and Schumer will navigate the new Senate
Still, a new chamber could change things. Banks ran as a Trump devotee. Gallego, previously a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, did not renew his membership with that group earlier this year and took steps toward the political center while running for Senate.
Schumer calls on Sen. John Thune to maintain Senate’s role in Cabinet confirmation process
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer offered up some advice to his upcoming successor, Republican Sen. John Thune, to preserve the “vital role” of the Senate in confirming the nominees of President-elect Donald Trump.
Schumer Presses for F.B.I. Checks and Senate Consideration of Trump Nominees
In a letter, the Democratic leader said members of his party would work with Republicans to consider the president-elect’s nominees — but asserted they should undergo traditional Senate vetting.
Schumer reelected Senate Democrat leader
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer Senate Democrats reelected Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-New York, and Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, on Tuesday as their leader and whip, respectively. Sens. Amy Klobuchar,
Will Trump Nominees Face FBI Background Checks? Here’s What To Know—As Schumer Calls For Checks
Trump advisors reportedly recommended in a memo to the transition team that private firms, rather than the FBI, conduct background checks for his nominees.
U.S. Senate Dem leader calls for traditional process for confirming Trump nominees
U.S. Senate should move Trump nominees through the traditional process, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer urges incoming Republican Leader John Thune.
Schumer leader calls for traditional process for confirming Trump nominees
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is urging incoming GOP Leader John Thune to move President-elect Donald Trump's nominees through the traditional confirmation process.
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Schumer Urges Thune, GOP to Preserve Senate's Advise and Consent Authority Over Trump Nominees
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urges the incoming Republican Majority Leader John Thune and his GOP colleagues to ...
Schumer urges Thune to preserve Senate’s ‘advice and consent’ role on Trump nominees
Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is urging incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to ...
Democrats stick with Schumer as leader. Their strategy for countering Trump is far less certain
Senate Democrats reelected Chuck Schumer as party leader on Tuesday as the party moves into a deeply uncertain time, with no ...
Thune plans 30-day sprint to pass border and defense bill
Senate Republicans huddled for hours at the Library of Congress near the Capitol to discuss their priorities for next year.