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politics4 months ago•6 min saved

GOP Uses 'Nuclear' Rule Change to Accelerate Trump Nominee Confirmations

Senate Republicans used the nuclear option to lower the vote threshold for confirming multiple Trump administration nominees, bypassing Democratic opposition and weakening the Senate's traditional vetting process, which raises concerns about increased partisanship and reduced oversight.

via The New York Times|

#congress #nominee-confirmation #nuclear-option

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

Senate Republicans Consider Rules Change Amid Democratic Resistance

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.

via CBS News|

#democrats #nomination-confirmation #nuclear-option