Two of Trump's most controversial picks for his administration are set to face Senate committees during the same week.
But he is a Trump loyalist for sure. It says something about the president's coterie of followers that Hegseth was the best he could do. There was some visible discomfort among Republican senators. Three of them actually voted against Hegseth,
At the end of the day, a 50-50 tie was broken by Vice President JD Vance, confirming Hegseth and handing Trump a big win as he attempts to quickly fill key posts so he can begin implementing the kinds of changes and policies that won him a historic victory in November.
Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy said Monday that Director of National Intelligence (DNI) nominee Tulsi Gabbard is likely in the most danger of not getting confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Gabbard has criticized the U.
Not all Republican senators have committed to voting in support of her appointment as director of national intelligence.
Ms. Gabbard grew up in a secretive offshoot of the Hare Krishna movement and has made a dizzying journey from conservative to liberal darling to Trump ally.
Kash Patel to run the FBI? He “probably has a big misstep that is hanging over his head, but ultimately, he is in relatively good shape,” the member said, referring to Patel’s past penchant for compiling enemies’ lists and openly discussing legal vengeance.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing for secretary of Health and Human Services will take place next week. Kennedy will testify before the Senate Finance Committee, which oversees HHS on Jan. 29. On Jan. 30, he will testify before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, according to Fox News.
More hearings have been scheduled for Trump’s Cabinet nominees, marking a significant week ahead for some of his more controversial picks.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for health and human services secretary has stalled as Senate Democrats and Republicans take issue with his views.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. returned to the Hill Tuesday along with Trump's DNI pick Tulsi Gabbard to make final pitches to senators. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been trying to win over skeptical senators ...