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From Breitbart: Senate committees will begin to hold hearings this week on 13 cabinet nominees selected by President-elect Donald Trump.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) promised Trump that he would work hard to sidestep any roadblocks Democrats present, even if that means forcing senators to work Fridays.
“All it takes is one Democrat to refuse to consent to fast-tracking any of these nominees, meaning Senate Majority Leader John Thune would have to burn a few days of floor time to confirm each one,” Punchbowl News reported Monday.
The committee hearings will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and are scheduled as follows:
Tuesday, Jan. 14
- 9:30 a.m. Pete Hegseth, Department of Defense
Wednesday, Jan. 15
- 9:00 a.m. Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Department
- 9:30 a.m. Pam Bondi, Justice Department
- 10:00 a.m. Chris Wright, Energy Department
- 10:00 a.m. Marco Rubio, State Department
- 10:00 a.m. John Ratcliffe, CIA
- 10:00 a.m. Sean Duffy, Transportation Department
- 1:00 p.m. Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget
Thursday, Jan 16
- 10:00 a.m. Doug Burgum, Interior Department
- 10:00 a.m. Lee Zeldin, Environmental Protection Agency
- 10:00 a.m. Eric Scott Turner, Housing and Urban Development Department
- 10:15 a.m. Pam Bondi, Day Two before the Senate Judiciary Committee
- 10:30 a.m. Scott Bessent, Treasury Department
Tuesday, Jan. 21
- Doug Collins, Department of Veterans Affairs
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) wrote, “Senate confirmation hearings for President Trump’s cabinet will start this week. The president has assembled an incredible, qualified team that will put America and our families first. I’m going to fight like hell to make sure Congress does its job and confirms them ASAP. 🇺🇸.”
Senate confirmation hearings for President Trump’s cabinet will start this week. The president has assembled an incredible, qualified team that will put America and our families first.
I’m going to fight like hell to make sure Congress does its job and confirms them ASAP. 🇺🇸
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) January 13, 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is already going on a rampage against Hegseth.
“If there’s any Cabinet position that ought to have a steady and drama-free individual, it is certainly Secretary of Defense. Unfortunately, Mr. Hegseth’s background is deeply troubling.”
— Chuck Schumer, ahead of Hegseth’s Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday pic.twitter.com/36fB3FzENz
— The Recount (@therecount) January 13, 2025
Rep. Keith Self (R-Tex.) offered a word of advice: “Senate confirmation hearings for President Trump’s cabinet nominees begin this week. Meaning👉the media smears and aspersions will continue to ramp up.
“Patriots, do not get distracted and keep the pressure on! We need every nominee confirmed immediately! 🇺🇸.”
Senate confirmation hearings for President Trump’s cabinet nominees begin this week.
Meaning👉the media smears and aspersions will continue to ramp up.
Patriots, do not get distracted and keep the pressure on! We need every nominee confirmed immediately! 🇺🇸
— Rep. Keith Self (@RepKeithSelf) January 13, 2025
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