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Cornyn threatens weekend Senate work to confirm Trump picks

By Kyle Feldscher
Published January 20, 2017 1:52pm ET
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Cornyn threatens weekend Senate work to confirm Trump picks
"I am prepared for the Senate to stay in session as long as it takes — all night, all weekend — to confirm President Trump's cabinet nominees," Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, tweeted. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner) | Graeme Jennings

A top Republican senator is ready to keep the Senate in session constantly for the next several days in order to force through President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees.

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