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 […]
Thune Accuses Democrats of Obstructing Trump Nominees
Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-SD) is ramping up pressure on Democrats over what he calls unprecedented obstruction of President Donald Trump’s nominees. According to Thune, Democrats have used procedural tactics to stall appointments across federal agencies, leaving critical posts unfilled and forcing Republicans to weigh more drastic measures. “Democrats […]