'Spare us the lecture': Senators clash over 'absurd' refusal to delay nominee's hearing

A Democratic senator slammed his Republican colleague on Tuesday night, who vowed to plow ahead with a key nominee's hearing despite lawmakers bemoaning they didn't have enough time to review "critical information."

Senate lawmakers were in a war of words over Chris Wright's confirmation hearing for the position of Energy Secretary. Senate Democrats, led by Martin Heinrich (D-NM), have urged Mike Lee (R-UT) to delay the hearing, complaining they haven't received all necessary paperwork...