In a surprise turn of events, Senate Democrats announced that they are boycotting a committee vote on two of President Donald Trump's cabinet nominees, drawing fury from the Republicans, CNN reported.

The Senate Finance Committee was set to vote on the nominations of Rep Tom Price to lead the Department of Health and Human Services and Steve Mnuchin for Treasury secretary.

Trump began his 11th day in office shrouded in crisis, criticised for a chaotic unveiling of immigration measures and under new scrutiny after he fired the nations top law enforcement officer who refused to enforce them. -- Agencies