Senate confirms first batch of Trump nominees using ‘nuclear’ option

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Senate Republicans approved dozens of lower-level nominees from President Donald Trump on Thursday, marking the first confirmations since the GOP-controlled chamber altered its rules to bypass Democratic opposition.

The batch cleared 51-47 in a party-line vote on 48 nominees for positions such as ambassadors and leaders of various boards and agencies.

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