The Senate is set to finally begin its August recess without a deal on nominations as Republicans are intent on moving forward with a rules change to limit length of time spent on individual nominees enable President Trump’s selections to be confirmed more expeditiously due to a Democratic blockade.

The negotiations between Senate leaders simmered over President Donald Trump's nominees, with Republicans looking at all options to get the ball rolling and leave D.C.

Republicans are laying the groundwork for a change in Senate rules that could expedite hundreds of President Donald Trump‘s nominees, but negotiating the terms could require Democratic support. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) told reporters Thursday that Republicans are talking through multiple ways to avoid months of gridlock on the Senate floor as Democrats