BREAKING: Senate Republicans have just filed to confirm **97** Trump nominees in BULK to fast track them around Schumer’s roadblocks

In a dramatic escalation of the partisan battle over federal appointments, Senate Republicans on Thursday filed a procedural package seeking bulk confirmation of 97 Trump administration nominees, an unusually aggressive move aimed at bypassing what they describe as “deliberate obstruction” from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

GOP leaders argue that the nominees—ranging from judicial picks to agency appointments—have been stalled for months under Democratic control, slowing the administration’s ability to implement policy and fill key vacancies.

By bundling the nominees together, Republicans hope to force rapid consideration and prevent individual delays.

“This is about keeping the government functioning,” said one senior Republican aide. “If the Majority Leader wants to create roadblocks, we’ll find a way around them.”

Democrats immediately criticized the effort, calling it a reckless attempt to avoid proper vetting and a clear violation of Senate norms.

A Schumer spokesperson said the GOP push “proves yet again that Republicans are prioritizing political loyalty over public service.”

The procedural fight is expected to intensify in the coming days as both parties brace for a showdown on the Senate floor, with Democrats weighing options to slow or challenge the bulk-confirmation strategy.

Whether the move succeeds will depend on a mix of Senate rules, political pressure, and last-minute negotiations—setting the stage for one of the most contentious nomination battles of the year.