Senate Republicans Push Back As Democrats Stall Trump Nominees

By Nathan Worcester
Nathan Worcester
Nathan Worcester
Senior Reporter
Nathan Worcester is an award-winning journalist for The Epoch Times based in Washington, D.C. He frequently covers Capitol Hill, elections, and the ideas that shape our times. He has also written about energy and the environment. Nathan can be reached at nathan.worcester@epochtimes.us
and Sam Dorman
Sam Dorman
Sam Dorman
Editor
Sam Dorman is an editor for The Epoch Times. You can follow him on X at @EpochofDorman.
August 1, 2025Updated: August 1, 2025

Senate Republicans are getting frustrated with Democrats stalling over 100 Trump nominees. Could it lead to rule changes or even canceling the August recess? Nathan Worcester explains the options.

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