Kristi Noem, Trump's Homeland Security pick, questioned at Senate confirmation hearing
Kristi Noem, President-elect Trump's pick for Homeland Security Secretary, said she would bring bring back some of Trump's border policies, including the "remain in Mexico" policy that keeps migrants out of the U.
400-plus farmers and growers groups urge Senate to confirm Trump's USDA pick
The 417 farm, agriculture and growers groups represent virtually "all aspects of American agriculture, food, nutrition and rural America."
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.
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.
Trump won't wait for Senate confirmations to shake up State Department: source
President-elect Donald Trump is planning to immediately shake up the State Department by moving new officials into top roles.
Trump Nominees Pressed on Political Influence in Senate Hearings
Pam Bondi, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be attorney general, testifies at a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 15, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz By Sarah N. Lynch, Jonathan Landay and Patricia Zengerle
Live updates: Senate continues to hold confirmation hearings for key spots in Trump Cabinet
The Senate is holding more confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ahead of his return to office on Monday.
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.
Watch live: Senate holds confirmation hearings on Trump’s Cabinet picks
Many of Trump's Cabinet picks have met with senators individually. Now, they will go before the committees overseeing the agencies that Trump wants them to run.
Trump's House GOP allies demand swift confirmation of Cabinet picks amid delays
A group of House Republicans is writing to senators urging them to confirm President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees swiftly amid multiple delays from the opposition.
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