Senate Republicans are hitting back against accusations of delaying and obstructing confirmation hearings for President Trump's nominees. Top Senate Republican Mitch McConnell defended the process, arguing that Democrats were playing foul by calling for delays.

Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have directed their party to put pressure on Trump nominees ahead of the confirmation hearings. The intense partisan battle over the hearings has led to a standstill in the Senate, as both sides dig in their heels.

The confirmation hearings for Trump's nominees have become a battleground for political maneuvering, with both Republicans and Democrats vying for control. Despite the Senate Majority Leader's defense of the process, tensions are running high as the fate of key positions hangs in the balance.

As the Senate prepares for more confirmation hearings, the political drama shows no signs of easing. Both sides are gearing up for a contentious battle that could shape the future of the Trump administration.