Trump nominees surge as Senate Republicans consider rule shift for swift confirmation

Senate Republicans are pushing forward with a rule change that would allow for the swift confirmation of President Donald Trump's lower-level nominees, reversing a shift in policy once floated by Democrats, and nearing a deal to send the proposal to the full Senate for consideration. The proposed rule shift aims to facilitate the confirmation process for key personnel appointments under Trump's administration. With several high-profile nominations still pending, Republicans are racing against time to make the necessary procedural changes before the start of the new Congress in January. If adopted, the revised rules would simplify and speed up the nomination process.