7 takeaways from a jam-packed day of confirmation hearings for Trump's nominees
Six of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees faced Senate confirmation hearings, previewing a parade of policy and political fights that will define his second term.
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Key takeaways from Pam Bondi confirmation hearing
Senators questioned several nominees for key roles in President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration on Wednesday, including his attorney general pick Pam Bondi. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - 1h -
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 are making their case to Senate committees this week. The busy week kicked off with the Senate Armed ...The Hill - 10h -
Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary said nothing that would alienate the Republican senators on the Armed Services Committee.The New York Times - 21h -
Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, faced senators and protesters in a high-stakes confirmation hearing Tuesday. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Katrina Kaufman and ...CBS News - 1d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 4d -
Takeaways from Trump’s Criminal Sentencing
Friday’s punishment was largely symbolic, but it ensured that Donald J. Trump would become America’s first felon president.The New York Times - 5d -
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 ...The Hill - 6d -
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
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Biden expected to highlight key accomplishments in prime-time farewell speech
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‘At long last’: Biden speaks on Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
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Palestinians celebrate as Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal announced
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Cause of California wildfires remains unknown as winds pick up
Strong winds have returned to Southern California, creating new challenges in the weeklong battle against the devastating wildfires. The toll of the crisis continues to mount as investigators look ...NBC News - 12h
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L.A. Fire Department brass face questions about slow response to Palisades Fire
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L.A. Fire Department brass face questions about slow response to Palisades Fire
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"Inner Excellence" author on Eagles player going viral for reading his book on sidelines
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Nonprofit founded by Stacey Abrams to pay record Georgia fine for violating state campaign laws
The nonprofit agreed to pay a $300,000 fine over its spending in support of the Georgia Democrat's candidacy during the 2018 governor's race.NBC News - 20m -
United by Disaster, L.A. Mourns, and Hopes, Together
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