How the president’s cabinet gets confirmed by Senate
NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah details the cabinet confirmation process and explains some of the challenges President-elect Trump’s controversial picks could face.
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Here's the confirmation hearing schedule for Trump's Cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for top posts in his administration are gearing up for their Senate confirmation hearings, which kick off this week.CBS News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 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 - 2d -
Senate Whip John Barrasso says GOP to "work around the clock" to get Trump's nominees confirmed
As some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are set to begin confirmation hearings this week, Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that ...CBS News - 2d -
Morning Report — Senate gears up for confirmation fights
In today’s issue: This weekend, all roads lead to Mar-a-Lago. President-elect Trump, who has called his Florida club “the winter White House” will spend the remainder of the week hosting groups ...The Hill - 4d -
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
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5 takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense pick, was met with a friendly reception by Senate Republicans at his Tuesday hearing before the Armed Services Committee.NBC News - 4h -
Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration
Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor report on Obama’s absence from recent eventsNBC News - 2h -
Hegseth defends tattoos with alleged connection to extremist groups in confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, answered questions about misconduct allegations and views on women at his Senate confirmation hearing. Hegseth defended his ...NBC News - 4h -
Biden offers condolences to victims of Los Angeles wildfires
President Joe Biden spoke on the devastating wildfires around Los Angeles and thanked firefighters and first responders for their efforts.NBC News - 5h -
Only China wins in a trade war between Canada and the U.S., says Ontario premier
President-elect Donald Trump is escalating his rhetoric towards America's neighbors, threatening to impose 25% tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada. Ontario Premier Doug Ford joins Meet ...NBC News - 6h
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Jeffries: With narrow margin, House GOP can’t ‘pass anything close’ to bill Johnson floating
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Here are the confirmed attendees at Trump’s inauguration
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California Democrat hits FEMA over assistance claim denials: 'That's not right'
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Democratic governor open to working with Trump: 'I'm not the leader of the resistance'
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Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration
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