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Trump’s Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here’s the schedule.
After the initial crush of personnel announcements for President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration, now the nominations process officially begins.
The Latest: Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing adjourns following Senate questioning
After the initial crush of personnel announcements for President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration, the nominations process will officially begin. Many of the nominees have met with senators individually.
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.
More Trump Cabinet picks to face Senate hearings Wednesday
Ratcliffe, director of national intelligence for the final months of Trump’s first term, goes before the Senate Intelligence Committee. The former Texas congressman is in line to lead the nation's premier spy agency, responsible for foreign covert operations and collecting data on U.S. adversaries.
Confirmation Hearings Open in a Test of Trump’s Hold on Senate G.O.P.
Opposition to prospective nominees, along with time-consuming Senate rules, will slow floor action despite the Republican push for approval of some of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s picks as soon as Jan.
Pete Hegseth, defense secretary pick, grilled during Senate confirmation hearing
The Senate begins holding confirmation hearings Tuesday for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, starting with Pete Hegseth for defense secretary.
Trump's attorney general pick Pam Bondi to face US Senate grilling
Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, will face a Senate panel on Wednesday where Democrats are expected to grill her over the Republican president-elect's threats to use the Justice Department to seek revenge against his political enemies.
Who is Pam Bondi? Trump AG pick to face senators' questions in confirmation hearing
Pam Bondi could be scrutinized at her attorney general confirmation hearing Wednesday over her past lobbying and independence from Donald Trump.
What to Know About Trump's Attorney General Pick Pam Bondi as She Faces Questioning on Capitol Hill
Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department, Pam Bondi, is set to face questions Wednesday on Capitol Hill over her loyalty to the Republican president-elect, who has vowed to use the agency to
Pam Bondi confirmation hearing for attorney general set for today
Pam Bondi served as Florida's attorney general and represented President-elect Donald Trump during his first impeachment proceedings.
Pam Bondi to face questions on loyalty to Trump, lobbying ties in AG confirmation hearing
After more than a decade of defending Trump, Pam Bondi is now the president-elect's nominee to be the country's top prosecutor and reform the Department of Justice.
John Ratcliffe, tapped by Trump to lead the CIA, will face questioning in the Senate
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill will question President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the CIA on his vision for America's ...
Trump nominees Pam Bondi, Marco Rubio and more face Senate grilling today
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees for the Department of Justice, State Department and more will sit for Senate ...
Confident Pete Hegseth says he’s fit to be next defense secretary, brushes off misconduct allegations in first Senate hearing
When President Trump chose me for this position, the primary charge he gave me was — to bring the warrior culture back to the ...
Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct at Senate hearing for Pentagon chief
Hegseth has been a co-host of Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends Weekend," where he apparently caught the eye of Trump. His ...
Key members of the Trump administration face Senate confirmation. Track their progress here
As Senate confirmation hearings begin, here's the latest on who in the Trump administration has, will or doesn't need to be ...
Hegseth, under Senate scrutiny, mutes critique of women in combat
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice for defense secretary, drew Democrats’ ire for past statements voicing strong opposition to ...
Vice President-elect JD Vance resigns from the Senate
Vice President-elect JD Vance has resigned his seat in the U.S. Senate effective Friday. The move will trigger Republican Gov ...
When does Trump take office? Here's when the 2025 inauguration happens and schedule of events
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office once again. Here's the schedule of events for Inauguration Day.