Senate Republicans turn to 'nuclear option' to speed confirmation of Trump nominees
Senate Republicans on Thursday invoked the so-called “nuclear option” and changed the chamber’s rules to more easily confirm dozens of President Trump's stalled sub-Cabinet nominees.
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