Key Trump Cabinet picks face Senate scrutiny Thursday
Senate hearings are underway for President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet. Many nominees have been meeting with senators individually. Now, they're going before the committees overseeing the agencies that Trump wants them to run.
Trump Attorney General pick Pam Bondi faces Day 2 of Senate confirmation hearing
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Justice and Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent will sit for Senate confirmation hearings Thursday morning.
Senate confirmation hearings continue with key Trump Cabinet nominees in the spotlight
Committees will hear from nominees hoping to lead the Treasury, Interior Housing and Urban Development departments and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Trump Cabinet picks enter third day of Senate confirmation hearings
The Senate will continue confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees on Thursday, featuring several high-profile candidates.
Senate braces for 'train wreck' as hearings kick off for Trump Cabinet picks
Some are expected to have smooth confirmation paths, like Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, while others, like defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, face headwinds.
Pam Bondi, Marco Rubio, and more of Trump’s Cabinet picks appear for their confirmation hearings
Bondi is facing questions over her loyalty to the Republican president-elect, who has vowed to use the agency to pursue revenge on his perceived political enemies.
Senate Hearings for Trump’s Cabinet Picks Have Begun. Here’s the Schedule.
Selections for attorney general, secretary of homeland security, secretary of state and Treasury secretary are among those set to have hearings this week.
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