Senate Republicans have two options to increase the pace of confirmations of Trump appointments to the federal government.

In an interview, Thune called a change in Senate rules, which advanced along party lines, a middle ground for Republicans.

The move comes as Republicans have grown frustrated with Democrats refusing to allow confirmation by voice vote or unanimous consent for non-controversial nominees.

Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is assuring his conference that senators won’t lose their power under a new Senate rule change on nominees.

Senators are searching for a last-minute off-ramp to avoid using the so-called “nuclear option” to implement a rule change ...

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Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumed after summer recess, with judges expanding testimony to four days a week as Israel battles in Gaza City. The hearings in the criminal trial of Prime Minister ...

Republicans are taking the first steps to change the rules of the Senate to confirm more of President Donald Trump’s nominees ...

For years, progressives have been the most ardent voices calling to eliminate the filibuster. Senate Republicans will aim to ...

Surgery appointments are typically 15 minutes and give constituents an opportunity to raise or discuss a particular issue.