GOP goes nuclear in Senate, changing rules to speed confirmation of Trump nominees after negotiations with Democrats collapse

Republicans jammed through a change to Senate rules on Thursday that will allow them to more quickly confirm many of President Donald Trump’s nominees.

Senate prepares to ‘go nuclear’ to break logjam on Trump nominees. Here’s why

Republicans want to clear a backlog of judicial nominations created by Democrats in protest of President Trump’s policies.

Senate Republicans trigger 'nuclear option,' changing rules to speed up Trump nominees

The new rule, established by the GOP on party lines, will enable it to confirm Trump nominees in groups, rather than ...

Upending Precedent, Thune Bows To Realities of a Polarized Senate

In using the nuclear option, John Thune has turned a Senate precedent on its head, defying his reputation as an ...

Republicans go ‘nuclear’ to help Trump nominees, invite Democratic backlash

GOP senators have now triggered the “nuclear option” three times (and counting) in the last eight years. The consequences are likely to matter.
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GOP goes nuclear in Senate, changing rules to speed confirmation of Trump nominees after negotiations with Democrats collapse

Republicans jammed through a change to Senate rules on Thursday that will allow them to more quickly confirm many of President Donald Trump’s nominees. The move came over the objections of Democrats ...