Senate confirms 48 of Trump’s nominees at once after changing the chamber’s rules

The Senate has confirmed 48 of President Donald Trump’s nominees. Republicans acted for the first time under new rules to clear a backlog of executive branch positions that had been delayed by ... Read More

Senate Republicans tee up final vote on 48 Trump nominees after changing rules

Senate Republicans cleared a key hurdle Wednesday toward confirming four dozen of President Trump’s lower-level nominees, teeing up a final vote after they changed the chamber’s rules ... Read More

Senate Republicans move on rules change after Dem warnings against going "nuclear"

Democrats ultimately pushed for more time to iron things out and secure support as the day stretched on, but Republicans refused. Read More

GOP triggers nuclear option in Senate to break Dem blockade of Trump nominees

Republicans changed Senate rules to allow President Donald Trump's nominees to be voted on in batches after months of Democratic opposition to fast-track confirmations. Read More

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 institutionalist. Read More

President Donald Trump impeachment trial: Senate approves rules, rejecting witnesses

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump is holding a news conference before he leaves Switzerland to return to Washington, where his impeachment trial is under way. He announced the unexpected ... Read More