Here's the confirmation hearing schedule for Trump's Cabinet picks

Trump Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth to face grilling in Senate hearing

Culture wars and personal issues are expected to dominate a hearing for Donald Trump’s choice to be the country's next defense secretary, Pete Hegseth.

NBC News - 1h

Blizzard of confirmation hearings to offer an early Trump test for Senate Republicans

Cabinet confirmation hearings will provide an early glimpse at how Senate Republicans will handle Donald Trump's wishes in his second term.

NBC News - 13h

Pete Hegseth is expected to be grilled in confirmation hearing

President-elect Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is expected to be grilled during his confirmation hearing over allegations of sexual and financial misconduct and alcohol abuse. ...

NBC News - 21h

Confirmations for Trump's controversial cabinet picks set to begin

President-elect Donald Trump's controversial picks are set to undergo confirmation hearings this week, as preparations for Trump’s Jan.20 inauguration ramp up. Over the course of four days, ...

NBC News - 23h

Confirmation hearing for Trump's VA secretary pick delayed

The confirmation hearing for President-elect Trump's pick for the next the secretary of Veterans Affairs, former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), has been delayed by a week until Jan. 21. Sen. Jerry ...

The Hill - 12h

Here's when Trump nominees will appear for confirmation hearings

More than a dozen people nominated by President-elect Trump to serve in his administration will make their case to Senate committees this week. The busy week will kick off with the Senate Armed ...

The Hill - 19h

Live updates: Trump's Cabinet nominees face senators; Biden gives final foreign policy speech

Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees will keep senators busy this week, with over a dozen on the schedule so far. Among the first up is Pete Hegseth, the former Fox ...

The Hill - 19h

What to know about this week's Trump Cabinet confirmation hearings

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet choices, including defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, will have their Senate confirmation hearings this week. CBS News chief White House ...

CBS News - 21h

Confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet to get underway

In one week, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in to start his second presidential term. More than a dozen of his Cabinet picks will be on Capitol Hill this week as confirmation hearings ...

CBS News - 21h

Confirmation hearings for Trump Cabinet picks begin this week

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his incoming administration will have their Senate confirmation hearings this week, beginning Tuesday with Trump's controversial choice for ...

CBS News - 22h

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 ...

The New York Times - 23h

Senate to kick off hearings for key Trump nominees

The Senate is kicking off confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees this week, with a slew of his picks — some controversial, others with strong support — set to appear ...

The Hill - 1d

Senate braces for 'train wreck' as hearings kick off for Trump Cabinet picks

The Senate is slated to hold more than a dozen hearings this week for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, with the hope of confirming them quickly.

NBC News - 1d

Confirmation hearings for Trump's Cabinet picks begin this week

Confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees are set to begin Tuesday. Senators will get a chance to directly question Trump's picks, including Pete Hegseth, his ...

CBS News - 1d

NFL playoff bracket, schedule, odds, picks for Wild Card Weekend: Rams stun Vikings, Ravens blow out Steelers

Here's how Wild Card Weekend is slated to shape up as we open the NFL playoffs

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Key senators receive Pete Hegseth's FBI background check days out from confirmation hearing

An FBI background check for Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, was transmitted to key senators late Friday.

NBC News - 3d

With Hearings Imminent, Partisan Fight Escalates Over Trump Cabinet

Democrats are demanding that Republicans slow consideration of picks for the new administration until they can review background checks, as the G.O.P. faces major pressure to quickly confirm them.

The New York Times - 3d

Listen: Trump hush money sentencing hearing

President-elect Trump was sentenced Friday in his hush money conviction, but he faced no punishment by a judge during a hearing in New York in which he appeared virtually with one of his defense ...

The Hill - 3d

Kremlin Confirms Readiness for Putin to Meet Trump

The president-elect had said Russia’s leader wanted to meet him to discuss the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin said it welcomed such dialogue, but a meeting could occur only after Mr. Trump took office.

The New York Times - 3d

Hear Trump speak in court at his sentencing in the hush money case

Listen as President-elect Trump speaks at the sentencing hearing for the New York hush money case. Trump called the case "an embarrassment for New York" and voiced his criticisms for the ...

NBC News - 3d

Listen to audio from Trump's sentencing hearing in the hush money case

Listen to the audio recording as New York Judge Juan Merchan sentenced President-elect Trump to "unconditional discharge" in the hush money case. This is the first time recordings have been made ...

NBC News - 3d

Trump at sentencing hearing: 'I'm totally innocent'

President-elect Trump refused to take accountability for his hush money criminal conviction at his sentencing Friday, telling the judge he "did nothing wrong." "The fact is, I'm totally ...

The Hill - 3d

College Football Playoff picks, schedule: Predictions against the spread, odds for Orange, Cotton Bowl games

A closer look at the semifinal matchups as the 12-team College Football Playoff nears its conclusion

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How Trump’s Greenland Plan Could Hit Ozempic, Legos and Hearing Aids

Putting tariffs on Denmark unless it cedes the island of Greenland could hurt access to a few key products, including popular medicines.

The New York Times - 4d

Judiciary panel sets hearing date for Trump AG nominee

The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a hearing date for President-elect Trump’s Attorney General pick Pam Bondi. The hearing will take place on Jan. 15 and 16, giving Senators on the panel the ...

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Alito confirms call with Trump, says emergency order not discussed

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday confirmed a call with President-elect Trump, and he said they did not discuss an emergency application from Trump to block his upcoming sentencing in ...

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Meet the Cabinet: What to know about Tom Homan, Trump’s pick for border czar

President-elect Donald Trump tapped Tom Homan to be his border czar. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet takes a look at Homan’s career and how he might function in the Trump administration.

NBC News - 5d

Heinrich objects to quick scheduling of Burgum confirmation hearing, alleging protocol breach

The top Democrat on the Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee says Republicans scheduled Doug Burgum’s confirmation hearing without their consent, which he called a breach of the Senate’s ...

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Senate approves committee assignments, tees up confirmation hearings next week

The Senate on Tuesday approved its organizing resolution for the 119th Congress, officially setting the composition of committees and greenlighting nomination hearings to take place in the coming ...

The Hill - 6d

NFL finalizes 2025 schedule of opponents: Here are the home-and-away games for all 32 teams

Who's your favorite NFL team playing against in 2025? Find out here

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Bondi, Rollins, Zeldin set for confirmation hearings next week

Politico - Jan. 6

Thune says it’s unclear whether all Trump Cabinet picks will be confirmed

New Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said it’s unclear if all of President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks will be confirmed. Thune joined NBC News’s “Meet the Press” for an interview that ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

College basketball picks, schedule: Predictions for Alabama vs. Oklahoma and more Top 25 games on Saturday

Our experts have picks for the Crimson Tide vs. the undefeated Sooners and all of Saturday's big games

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Thune says Trump's picks deserve a fair confirmation process

When asked whether Senate Republicans would oppose some of President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet and second term, new Senate Majority Leader John Thune tells "Face the Nation with ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Senate panel seeking more info on Hegseth ahead of confirmation hearings: Sources

Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee have quietly requested more information regarding allegations involving Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth, sources say.

ABC News - Jan. 3

FBI checks, ethics paperwork threaten to slow down Trump confirmations

Republican sources on Capitol Hill warn that President-elect Trump’s nominees may be delayed because of paperwork holdups and the slow start of FBI background checks, creating obstacles for the ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Mike Waltz: Deadly attacks add urgency to confirming Trump nominees

President-elect Trump's incoming national security adviser argued Monday that the attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people underscored the need to quickly confirm a slew of Cabinet nominees. ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Trump nominees: 5 confirmation battles to watch

The 119th Congress is around the corner and confirmation battles featuring President-elect Trump’s slate of nominees are set to take center stage. Since Trump’s rapid rollout of choices, two ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Trump says he thinks Johnson has the votes to get confirmed

President-elect Trump firmly believes House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will get a second term. “No one else can get the votes,” he told reporters Tuesday. On Monday, Trump offered Johnson his ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Here's the confirmation hearing schedule for Trump's Cabinet picks

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