Summary
Senator John Kennedy urged Vice President Vance to persuade President Trump to stop pushing the Senate to remove certain traditional rules, known as the filibuster and "blue slips", related to judicial nominations. Vice President Vance acknowledged that changing these rules might not have enough support and also expressed frustration about Congress's current state.
Key Facts
- Senator John Kennedy spoke to Vice President Vance at a private meeting.
- Kennedy wants Vance to help convince President Trump to stop pushing for rule changes in the Senate.
- President Trump is calling for an end to the "blue slip" rule, which lets senators block judicial nominations.
- Vice President Vance noted that there might not be enough support to change these rules.
- Vance mentioned concerns over the current confusion in Congress.
- He suggested not passing limited funding bills, but instead letting Democrats handle the shutdown situation.
- There was also discussion among senators about importing beef from Argentina and its implications.
