Senate Confirmation Hearings Set for Trump Cabinet

The Senate is set to hold confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees, beginning with Attorney General pick Pam Bondi and Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth on January 14. Bondi, praised by Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley for her tenure as Florida Attorney General, may have her confirmation expedited if the Trump transition team provides necessary ethics documentation promptly. Hegseth's confirmation is expected to be more contentious due to past allegations of misconduct, though Trump has expressed unwavering support for him. The Senate's Republican majority means only four defections can jeopardize their nominations. Additionally, the confirmation processes for other nominees, including Agriculture Secretary pick Brooke Rollins, are also on the agenda, indicating a busy week ahead for Senate committees. Barr's impending resignation from the Federal Reserve's vice chair for supervision further opens the door for Trump's regulatory changes, as he seeks to reshape bank oversight.