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Senate Republicans Push to Confirm 100 Trump Nominees

12/7/2025

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Senate Republicans are set to confirm nearly 100 of U.S. President Donald Trump's nominees next week, despite a Democratic blockade.
Republicans initially planned 88 nominees, but Senator Michael Bennet challenged a cabinet nominee, Sara Bailey.
A procedural adjustment added nine more nominees to the package.
Trump's total confirmations could exceed 400, according to Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso's spokesman.

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Senate Republicans are set to confirm nearly 100 of U.S. President Donald Trump's nominees next week, despite a Democratic blockade.
Republicans initially planned 88 nominees, but Senator Michael Bennet challenged a cabinet nominee, Sara Bailey.
A procedural adjustment added nine more nominees to the package.
Trump's total confirmations could exceed 400, according to Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso's spokesman.