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Congress

Senate Republicans May Fall Short Confirming New Trump Foot Soldiers

The clock is ticking fast, many nominees are stuck in committee and some GOP senators just have other priorities.

Senate Republicans

Senate Majority Leader John Thune. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

By Avani Kalra and Hunter Riggall

November 13, 2026 12:40 p.m.

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