Schumer urges Republicans to confirm Biden cabinet nominees quickly, says they’re working on impeachment trial plan

U.S. Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer, who is expected to become the chamber’s majority leader on Wednesday, said on Sunday that he and his party are working with Republicans to determine a plan for conducting an impeachment trial while also trying to conduct other business at the same time. He also called on his fellow senators to work to confirm president-elect Joe Biden’s cabinet nominees quickly, especially those involved in national security.