Trump urges GOP to end blue slip tradition and accelerate judicial appointments
TL;DR
Senate Republicans are considering changing rules or allowing recess appointments to expedite President Trump's judicial nominations amid frustrations with Democratic delays, with discussions about potential rule modifications and the possibility of adjourning the Senate to enable recess appointments, though no decisions have been made yet.
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