Politics

Senate confirms two Trump nominees, as Democrats block vote on CIA pick

Hours after the swearing-in of a President Donald J. Trump, Democrats and Republicans in Congress quickly clashed in a battle over Mr. Trump’s Cabinet nominations, as the Senate approved two top choices of President Trump, but Democrats refused to allow a vote until next week on his choice for a CIA Director.

"I am pleased by the confirmation votes of Generals Mattis and Kelly,” the President said in his first written statement issued by the White House.

“I am proud to have these two American heroes join my administration,” he added.

But Mr. Trump also made clear his displeasure that more of his