Schumer urges Thune to uphold bipartisan vetting of Trump's nominees, stressing standard Senate procedures.

Chuck Schumer, the outgoing Senate Majority Leader, has urged incoming leader John Thune to maintain bipartisan cooperation in vetting President-elect Donald Trump's nominees. Schumer emphasized following standard Senate procedures, including FBI background checks, to ensure qualified appointments, highlighting the Senate's role in checks and balances. This comes as Trump has proposed bypassing traditional vetting methods.

December 02, 2024
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