Senate Republicans rush to confirm Trump's nominees and push his agenda before time runs out.

Senate Republicans are pushing to quickly confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees, leveraging their upcoming majority in the Senate. They plan to use budget reconciliation to bypass the usual 60-vote requirement for passing Trump's economic and tax plans. The urgency stems from Trump's limited time in office, with only one more term possible, and the potential for a future president to have different policy priorities.

November 24, 2024
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