Senate Republicans plan to change Senate rules Thursday to expedite President Trump's nominee confirmations, facing Democratic opposition. Republicans cite delays by Democrats as a "crisis", proposing en bloc consideration of non-cabinet nominees. While Republicans argue this mirrors a previous Democratic proposal, Democrats warn against the move, calling it "going nuclear" and potentially damaging Senate deliberation. The rule change would lower the confirmation threshold to a simple majority, overriding the 60-vote requirement. Democrats contend the White House ended prior negotiations for a compromise.

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