Trump cabinet nominees expect relatively smooth ride

Confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees begin today, with almost all expected to pass

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  • This week's nominees
  • Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense (today)
  • Kristi Noem, Homeland Security (January 15)
  • Marco Rubio, State (January 15)
  • Chris Wright, Energy (January 15)
  • Pam Bondi, Attorney General (January 15-16)
  • Scott Bessent, Treasury (January 16)
  • Yet to be scheduled
  • Tulsi Gabbard (Director of National Security)
  • Robert Kennedy (Health and Human Services)
  • Kash Patel (FBI)

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