Confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees begin today, with the Republican-controlled Senate evaluating more than a dozen key nominations this week. While more than 1,000 political appointee positions require a Senate confirmation vote, high-profile Cabinet nominees must first undergo confirmation hearings.
Today's hearings include former Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) for Veterans Affairs secretary and Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense. Collins, an Air Force Reserve chaplain, will likely face questions about improving veterans' healthcare. Hegseth, an Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host, may be questioned over sexual assault allegations. Meanwhile, former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum's (R) hearing for secretary of the interior—initially intended for today—was postponed to Thursday due to delayed paperwork.
If approved by the respective Senate committees, nominees will require 50 votes from the full Senate for confirmation. With Republicans holding a 53-47 majority, most nominees are likely to be confirmed. See this week’s full schedule here.
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