The Latest Breaking News from Confirmation hearings

Senate confirmation hearings are slated to begin on Jan. 14, 2025, for Pete Hegseth, whom President-elect Donald Trump has chosen to serve as the next secretary of defense. It’s a massive job, broadly affecting Americans’ security at home and abroad and overseeing huge numbers of people and immense amounts of…

Senate hearings for Doug Burgum and Chris Wright as Interior and Energy Secretaries, respectively, with Burgum to chair the Council of National Energy.

Confirmation hearings for Pam Bondi, Trump's AG pick, set for January 15-16. Learn about her background and key positions.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticizes Senate Republicans for deviating from regular order in Cabinet confirmation hearings, highlighting concerns...

Senate Judiciary Chair Grassley discusses possible delay in confirmation hearing for Trump's AG pick and emphasizes importance of efficient nomination process.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearings for Trump's nominees Rubio and Stefanik. Assessing qualifications and policy positions for key gov...

Senate prepares to adopt resolution for confirmation hearings of President-elect Trump's nominees, starting with attorney general pick Pam Bondi.

Texas Republican Senator tells secretary of defense nominee confirmation hearings will be ‘miserable experience’

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to meet with senators for support in his nomination for HHS Secretary by President-elect Trump.

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, meets with key senators amid misconduct allegations.

President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks meet with senators for confirmation hearings to discuss qualifications and priorities.