Democrats wage confirmation wars as Trump turns up pressure on Senate

Published January 23, 2025 6:43am ET



Senate Democrats are returning to the confirmation wars of 2017 as they attempt to find their footing in a new Republican majority.

Democrats are dragging out the confirmation process for several of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees, even those with broad support.

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