CNN: “In a chamber where lawmakers often pride themselves on their independence, Republican senators insist that they aren’t feeling the outside pressure. But the initial resistance to some of Trump’s controversial picks has dissipated, publicly at least.”
“Most of Trump’s selections don’t currently appear in serious danger of losing GOP support, although many senators aren’t officially backing Trump’s picks ahead of formal nominations and confirmation hearings. Nominees can only afford to lose three Republican votes in the new Congress, assuming all Democrats vote against them.”
