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Sen. Thune suggests staying through weekend to confirm Trump picks after Dems delay votes: 'Shouldn't be hard'

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John Ratcliffe , President Trump 's pick for CIA director, was blocked by Sen. Chris Murphy , D-Conn. , on the Senate floor on Tuesday .

Thune said the vote to confirm Ratcliffe "shouldn't be hard" because he is "very qualified for this job" Thune suggested the Senate could stay in session all weekend to confirm Trump 's picks if progress continues to be delayed.