Stevan Pearce

Senate Republicans confirmed 49 of President Donald Trump's nominees, including picks for energy and land management positions, bringing the total to 60% of his civilian nominees. This move is part of a larger effort by Republicans to clear the backlog of Trump's nominees. The confirmations were made possible by a rules change in the Senate that lowered the threshold for certain picks to a simple majority.

Senate Republicans confirmed 49 of President Donald Trump's nominees, including picks for energy and land management positions. This move will install 60% of Trump's civilian nominees. The confirmations were made possible by a rule change that lowered the threshold to a simple majority.