Senators Battle Over Trump Nominations. August Recess Could Be at Stake.

Republicans want a deal on confirming Trump nominees. Democrats are saying no. Both parties may be here over August sorting it out.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune gives remarks during a press conference in the Capitol. Aaron Schwartz/Sipa USA via AP

Senators are just one week away from their long-awaited August recess — if they can just get a deal done to speed up the confirmations of a slate of President Donald Trump’s nominees.

Right now, there’s no deal in sight.

“No,” Sen. Dick Durbin said when asked if there was any semblance of an agreement.