Among the 48 nominees confirmed were Kimberly Guilfoyle and Callista Gingrich, both tapped for ambassador roles to Greece and Switzerland, respectively.
Congressional Democrats unveil "No Political Enemies Act," following concerns that President Donald Trump and his administration are "trying to snuff out" critics.
House Republicans unveiled a clean continuing resolution to fund government until Nov. 21, but Senate Democrats proposed their own version with additional priorities and spending.
The Charlie Kirk Act would strengthen the Cold War-era Smith-Mundt Act protections and embargo government media from Americans for 12 years after production.