Senate Begins Hearings for Trump's Cabinet Nominees

This week, the Senate is conducting confirmation hearings for several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees, including Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense and Pam Bondi for Attorney General. Republican senators have shown strong support for Hegseth, despite his controversial background, while Democrats have raised concerns regarding his qualifications and personal conduct, particularly his past comments about women in the military. Bondi faces scrutiny from Democrats over her previous remarks suggesting political retribution, with her confirmation process taking place over two days. Other nominees, such as John Ratcliffe for CIA director and Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, also underwent questioning, with Republicans largely welcoming these picks. The Senate's Republican majority is expected to facilitate a smoother confirmation process for Trump's selections, even amidst Democratic opposition. Overall, the hearings underscore the contentious political landscape as Trump's administration prepares to take shape.