In a dramatic move to overcome months of gridlock, the U.S. Senate has confirmed 48 of President Donald Trump’s nominees in a single session. The bulk approval marks the first use of new Senate rules aimed at speeding up the confirmation process after Democrats repeatedly delayed executive branch appointments. The […]
Senator Schumer Launches Two Gun Background-Check Bills
Schumer Launches Two Gun Background-Check Bills  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer set in motion a pair of background-check bills for gun buyers in response to the school massacre in Texas. But the Democrat acknowledged Congress’ rejection of previous legislation to curb the epidemic of gun violence.