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The Capitol in Washington is seen early Thursday, April 6, 2017, as Senate Republicans are poised to change the rules by lowering the threshold for a vote on Supreme Court nominees from 60 votes to a simple majority to eliminate the ability of Democrats to keep President Donald Trump's nominee Neil Gorsuch off the high court. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The Capitol in Washington is seen early Thursday, April 6, 2017, as Senate Republicans are poised to change the rules by lowering the threshold for a vote on Supreme Court nominees from 60 votes to a simple majority to eliminate the ability of Democrats to keep President Donald Trump's nominee Neil Gorsuch off the high court. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

April 6, 2017

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Senate GOP 'goes nuclear,' clearing way for Trump court pick
April 6, 2017 12:54 p.m.

Senate GOP 'goes nuclear,' clearing way for Trump court pick

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans invoked the "nuclear option" in the Senate Thursday, unilaterally rewriting the chamber's rules to allow President Donald Trump's nominee to ascend to the Supreme Court.