Nuclear Option

Comer Urges McConnell to Go Nuclear on Spending Bill

Lisa Autry

Kentucky Congressman James Comer says he thinks the Senate needs to use the nuclear option in order to approve a long-term spending bill.Following a…

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and fellow Republicans set a precedent for the Senate on Thursday, changing rules for Supreme Court confirmations and easing the process for nominee Neil Gorsuch.

Government & Politics

Senate Pulls 'Nuclear' Trigger To Ease Gorsuch Confirmation

Susan Davis

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell set a new precedent in the Senate to advance Supreme Court nominations with a simple majority. The GOP change ended a Democratic filibuster of Neil Gorsuch.

Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee meet to debate and vote on Judge Neil Gorsuch's nomination to the Supreme Court on Monday.

Government & Politics

Democrats Have The Votes To Filibuster Gorsuch And Force 'Nuclear' Senate Showdown

Scott Detrow

Forty-one Democrats have committed to support a filibuster on the nomination of Neil Gorsuch, which means the vote will fall short of a 60-vote threshold, likely forcing a rules change by Republicans.

Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch gestures as he speaks during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Government & Politics

The Senate Could Go 'Nuclear' This Week. What Does That Mean?

Susan Davis

A potentially historic and consequential week lies ahead in which Republicans stand ready to change the rules of the Senate to confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.