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July 30, 2025

Grassley, Thune stand by blue slip amid Trump attacks

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Majority Leader John Thune are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s effort to scrap Democrats’ ability to veto certain nominees.

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