Biden's Nominees Face Senate Opposition on Antitrust and More.

The Senate Commerce Committee, led by Sen. Ted Cruz, has become a tough obstacle for the Biden administration's executive-branch nominations, with three picks withdrawing due to lack of support. The committee has four Democratic members up for reelection in swing states next fall, making party unity difficult. The Biden administration may have to keep acting officials in some top jobs, as some fights aren't worth having. The logjam on judicial nominees has eased since Sen. Dianne Feinstein returned to the Judiciary Committee, allowing Democrats to advance Biden nominees who lack GOP support.