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Trump's Cabinet picks grilled on Capitol Hill
Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are testifying at their Senate confirmation hearings. CBS News' Taurean Small breaks down some of the news from their testimony.CBS News - 1h -
Trump Treasury Pick Scott Bessent to Face Grilling
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Senators grill Trump's attorney general pick over false 2020 election claims
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Trump energy chief pick says linking wildfires to climate crisis is ‘hype’
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Trump Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth faces grilling in Senate hearing
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Fed’s Waller backs more rate cuts, says he doesn’t think proposed Trump tariffs will spark inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday that he doesn’t think that proposed import tariffs from the incoming Trump administration will lead to upward pressure on inflation.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
‘Inflation levels seem to be increasing’: Businesses are worried about tariffs and rising prices.
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Trump tariffs threaten pharmaceuticals
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