Donald Trump’s outsider Cabinet picks are rapidly gaining support for confirmation
President-elect Donald Trump’s other nominees pushed Wednesday through a gauntlet of confirmation hearings with the help of allied Senate Republicans carrying them toward the finish line, despite
Trump’s Cabinet picks face the Senate
— Sen. MAGGIE HASSAN (D-N.H.) asked Bessent whether he believes inflation and prices will go down under Trump. In response, Bessent noted he believes the administration “will increase real wages and lower inflation closer to the Federal Reserve 2% target, as it did during President Trump’s first administration.”
The Latest: More of Trump’s cabinet picks will appear for Senate confirmation hearings
Senate hearings are scheduled this week for several of Trump’s picks for the Cabinet. While many are rapidly gaining support for their confirmation, the remaining still have to go before the committees overseeing the agencies Trump wants them to run.
Key Trump Cabinet picks face Senate scrutiny Thursday
On Thursday, attorney general nominee Pam Bondi returned for her second day before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Treasury secretary pick Scott Bessent and interior secretary nominee Doug Burgum had their own hearings Thursday morning. Here's a look at today's schedule:
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.
Cabinet nominees questioned over allegiance to Trump in confirmation hearings
Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's cabinet picks are underway and Democrats are pressing them on their allegiance to Trump. NYU law professor and former White House Counsel to President Obama Bob Bauer joins Katy Tur to share his analysis of what the DOJ faces with the appointments of individuals the president has chosen because they have worked for him and demonstrated their loyalty.
Trump Cabinet hearings: Who is coming to Capitol Hill this week
President-elect Donald Trump‘s nominees for key Cabinet positions will have hearings for their Senate confirmation on Capitol Hill this week. Nominees will first face committees with subject areas of relevance for their posts.
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Trump assembles an administration of uber-wealthy Cabinet members and advisers, sparking ethics questions
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White House Officials Confident Gaza Cease-Fire Will Start Sunday Despite 'Last-Minute' Issues
The cease-fire between Israel and Hamas hit a potential snag on Thursday just one day after it was announced, but U.S.
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Trump unveils series of cabinet nominations as he prepares to take back White House
Several former members of Donald Trump’s first administration have been tapped to fill key cabinet roles as he prepares to ...
Trump cabinet picks prep for week of Senate hearings as Melania reveals plans for White House: Live updates
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Musk, Zuckerberg and Bezos will have ringside seats for Trump's inauguration
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