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Trump heads west as Senate eyes pre-midterm recess

Trump urged senators to delay recess and made public statements about Blanche’s nomination and Iran.

Trump heads west as Senate eyes pre-midterm recess
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President Donald Trump’s western trip and calls for the Senate to stay in session unfolded as Majority Leader John Thune planned a pre-recess legislative push. Trump also criticized senators over Todd Blanche’s nomination and made shifting statements about Iran.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose trip and statements intersect with the Senate’s pre-recess plans

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader organizing the Senate’s pre-recess agenda

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Late senator credited with largely crafting the Russia sanctions bill

Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Acting attorney general whose nomination was the subject of a deal with Cornyn and Tillis

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

North Carolina senator who reached a deal with Blanche and agreed to support his nomination

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator who reached a deal with Blanche and agreed to support his nomination

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

California representative commenting on economic pressures and Democratic primary victories

ALSO MENTIONED  Gavin Newsom, California governor whom Trump and the White House criticized

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