Senate Majority Leader John Thune is stuck between the public, painful demands from President Trump to cancel the August recess and the pleas of members to let them go home. Why it matters: For senators, the summer recess is next to holy. For the president, confirming his nominees is simply more important.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said on Monday that he is open to President Trump’s call to cancel the August recess as part of the GOP’s push to quickly confirm his nominees. Thune told reporters he was considering the move,

Senate Republicans consider shortening August recess following Trump's request to confirm more nominees, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune accusing Dems of obstructing the confirmation process.