Thune moves for en bloc approval of 88 nominees, including two deputy USTR picks

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is moving to ensure the confirmation of a raft of President Trump’s nominees for senior positions, including two deputy U.S. Trade Representatives. Thune on Monday introduced an executive resolution that would authorize the consideration of 88 nominees en bloc, allowing them to be confirmed with a single vote after a combined two hours of floor debate. The process uses new rules the Senate adopted earlier this year to help ease confirmation of Trump’s picks,...