Senate Republicans invoke 'nuclear option' to expedite Trump nominee confirmations
TL;DR
Senate Republicans used the 'nuclear option' to change Senate rules along party lines, allowing them to confirm multiple Trump administration nominees more quickly by removing the need for individual votes, a move that could accelerate future confirmations and diminish minority party powers.
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- Republicans invoke ‘nuclear option’ in push to change Senate rules The Washington Post
- GOP goes nuclear in Senate, changing rules to speed confirmation of Trump nominees after negotiations with Democrats collapse CNN
- Senate Republicans to move on rules change as Dems warn against going "nuclear" CBS News
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