Breaking Precedent, G.O.P. Changes Rules on Nominees (Michael Gold/New York Times)

Michael Gold / New York Times:
Breaking Precedent, G.O.P. Changes Rules on Nominees  —  Senate Republicans used what is known as the nuclear option to break a Democratic blockade of President Trump's nominees, weakening Congress's vetting role.  —  Senate Republicans on Thursday bulldozed past Senate precedents and changed …

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