WASHINGTON – Confirmation of President Donald Trump’s cabinet pick is moving at warp speed with Senator’s floor votes and appearances on others before a Senate panel this week.
Members of Trump’s Cabinet are important to implement his sweeping GOP agenda. This was already beginning to jump out of the floods with widespread executive orders, shortly after taking the oath on January 20th.
Last week, the US Senate confirmed: Marco Rubio As Secretary of State. John Ratcliffe As a CIA director. Pete Hegses As Secretary of Defense. And before South Dakota Governor Christy Noem As Secretary of Homeland Security.
In a historic vote, Vice President JD Vance rejected Hegses on Friday after Alaska’s Officer Lisa Markowski, Maine’s Susan Collins and Kentucky’s Mitch McConnell voted against his GOP colleagues. I had to tear my tie.
Heggs, a veteran and former Fox News host, has taken a fever over allegations surrounding sexual misconduct, alcohol abuse and financial mismanagement.
But this week, the GOP-controlled Senate could be at even greater risk this week. The multiple cabinet picks set to testify were because they frowned upon between the senators on either side of the aisle.
Below is what you’ll expect from Trump’s cabinet picks this week.
Monday
The US Senate voted to make Monday night – 68-29 – Scott Bescent Next Secretary of Treasury. With the South Carolians Hedge Fund Manager I sailed for his confirmation hearing earlier this month.
The Senate also voted 97-0 to advance the nomination of the former Wisconsin GOP US official. Shawn Duffy He serves as Secretary of Transportation.
More votes may be scheduled throughout the rest of the week.
Wednesday
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leads Trump nominees Ministry of Health and Welfareappearing in front of the Senate committee finance.
Environmental lawyers who amplified anti-vaccine conspiracy theory dropped him Longshot independent presidential bid Before supporting Trump.
Howard Lutnick, Trump candidate Secretary of Commerceappearing in front of the Senate committee Commercial, Science, Transportation. If confirmed, billionaire businessmen will be crucial in implementing Trump’s policies on tariffs.
Kelly Roefler, Former US Senator from Georgia Tap to lead small business management and testify before Senate committee Small and Medium Enterprises and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Senate Committee Justice Decide whether to move or not Pam Bondi nomination To lead the Department of Justice to the full floor. Bondi is the former Attorney General of Florida.
Thursday
Some of Trump’s most controversial picks will steal heat from the senators later this week.
Trump’s choice to lead the FBI, Kash Patel will appear on Thursday Senate Judicial Panel. Trump’s loyalty and conspiracy theorist previously served as a federal prosecutor in the Justice Department.
Kennedy will also face the second Senator on Thursday – this time in the Senate committee Health, education, labor, pension. The Committee shares jurisdiction over its appointments with the finances.
Meanwhile, former Hawaii U.S. Rep. Tarshi Gabbard will sit in front of the Senate Selection Committee as she aims to become the director of national intelligence.
Gabbard is perhaps Trump’s most vulnerable candidate. She faces criticism of her views on foreign policy and encounters with exiled Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. She is also facing charges Amplify Russian propaganda.
Senate Budget Panel I also vote for whether to move or not Las Vote nominations Again, we will lead the management and budget offices to the full floor.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee does that too. Vote on Thursday Whether New York US Rep. Elise Stefanik will advance his bid to serve as the United Nations US ambassador on the full floor.
Last updated at 6:26pm, January 27, 2025
