Senate blocks Trump recess appointments, sparks GOP outrage

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has scheduled pro forma sessions during the August recess, effectively preventing President Donald Trump from making recess appointments. This move has sparked outrage among Trump supporters and MAGA followers. According to CSPAN's Craig Caplan, the Senate agreed unanimously at Thune's request to hold these brief sessions every three days, postponing votes until September 2nd. Critics argue this tactic blocks Trump's ability to fill key positions and view it as obstructionist behavior by establishment Republicans. Supporters of Trump have expressed strong disapproval, labeling Thune and fellow senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Susan Collins (R-ME) as "RINOs"—Republicans in Name Only—and condemning their actions as betrayal. Prominent voices, including Rush Limbaugh's brother David Limbaugh and various MAGA advocates, have criticized the move, calling it a sign of Republican disloyalty and a failure to support the president's agenda. Many believe that this procedural maneuver demonstrates ongoing resistance within the GOP establishment against Trump's policies and appointments, with some critics urging primary challenges against Thune in 2...