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Thune says Senate will change the rules to push through Trump's blocked nominees

WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he’s ready to change the chamber’s rules to allow quick confirmations of dozens of President Donald Trump’s executive branch nominees, moving this week to speed up votes after months of Democratic delays.

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Thune launches ‘nuclear’ Senate rules change to fast-track Trump nominees

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Senate GOP tees up ‘nuclear option’ to end Democratic nominee blockade

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Blast radius of Senate GOP’s latest ‘nuclear’ move could be limited

Grassley tried to clear a tranche of nominees Monday for a second time but was blocked by Democrats. Schumer blamed Trump for the impasse and offered to reopen negotiations if Republicans would drop ...

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A Senate Confirmation Fast Lane?

As obstruction undermines Senate advise and consent, Republicans consider a rule change to speed confirmation of Trump picks.

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Thune: No plans for Senate to vote on Epstein files

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says there are no plans for the upper chamber to vote on legislation to direct the ...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls special election for state Senate seat that could split Michigan chamber

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called a special election for a state Senate seat that has been vacant for nearly nine ...

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