Senate Confirmation Hearings Begin for Trump's Nominees

As confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees commence, Republican senators express confidence in securing approval for most picks. Key nominees, including Kristi Noem for Secretary of Homeland Security and John Ratcliffe for CIA Director, are set to face Senate committees soon. GOP leaders anticipate confirmation votes will primarily follow party lines, with some Democrats potentially supporting certain nominees, as indicated by Sen. John Fetterman's recent meeting with Trump. Despite some controversies surrounding nominees like Pete Hegseth and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Republican senators believe they have the votes needed for confirmation. Overall, the hearings will serve as a critical test of GOP unity and support for Trump's agenda moving forward. Senate Republicans are preparing for extensive session hours to expedite the confirmation process.