President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks are set to begin the confirmation process with several appearing before Senate committees this week. Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth and former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins are up first on Tuesday.

As Senate confirmation hearings begin, here's the latest on who in the Trump administration has, will or doesn't need to be approved.

He can communicate so well to the American people," Waltz said, adding that Hegseth can articulate "why we need what we need for our troops, and that is a critical piece that President Trump values, as well.

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President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks will undergo Senate confirmation hearings this week, starting on January 14.

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faces a Senate hearing ... Interior Secretary nominee Doug Burgum will testify on Thursday, and Veterans Affairs Secretary nominee Doug Collins will sit next Tuesday.Senate Democrats complained they hadn't received ...

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faces ... Interior Secretary nominee Doug Burgum will testify on Thursday, and Veterans Affairs Secretary nominee Doug Collins will sit next Tuesday.Senate ...

A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.

As Donald Trump returns to the White House on January 20, Republicans will have a majority in the Senate. This means that his Cabinet nominees will likely face an easier path to confirmation, even for those who may have surrounded themselves with controversies.

Will the Senate GOP confirm controversial picks like Pete Hegseth and RFK Jr.? Here’s this week’s full Senate confirmation hearing schedule.

President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) as his nominee for secretary of the interior on November 14, 2024. This presidential appointment requires Senate confirmation. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee ...