Summary
The U.S. Senate has approved 48 of President Donald Trump's nominees for government positions through a new rule that allows batch approvals. This rule change helps overcome delays caused by Democratic opposition. Notable appointments include Kimberly Guilfoyle as Ambassador to Greece and Callista Gingrich as Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Key Facts
- The Senate confirmed 48 nominees for government positions.
- A recent rule change allows approval of lower-level appointments in batches.
- Kimberly Guilfoyle was appointed as U.S. Ambassador to Greece.
- Callista Gingrich was named Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
- The Senate also approved nominees for departments like defense, energy, labor, and others.
- The rule change requires a simple majority vote, not unanimous consent.
- Previous rules are still used for higher-level nominations like judicial posts.
- Democrats opposed Trump's nominees, calling them "historically bad."
