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Political Theater, Episode 357

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has largely stuck to his plan to consistently confirm executive nominees and has plans to take the lead on the budget process if the House cannot forge a path.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has largely stuck to his plan to consistently confirm executive nominees and has plans to take the lead on the budget process if the House cannot forge a path. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
By Jason Dick and Jessica Wehrman
Posted February 6, 2025 at 3:14pm

The early days of the 119th Congress and the second Trump administration have been a whirlwind, but here is one observation for those looking to make sense of things: Having a plan beats not having a plan. 

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