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Senate Republicans used the 'nuclear option' to expedite the confirmation of President Trump's nominees amid partisan gridlock, while also addressing security concerns following recent political violence and discussing government funding and legislative priorities.
Senate Republicans are planning to change the rules to expedite the confirmation of President Trump's nominees amid Democratic opposition, with warnings from Democrats about the potential negative consequences of such a 'nuclear' move to alter Senate procedures.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing to change Senate rules to expedite the confirmation process for lower-level Trump administration nominees, citing delays caused by Democratic procedural tactics, while Democrats warn this could lead to unchecked presidential nominations and undermine Senate traditions.