Trump nominees Burgum, Bessent, Zeldin face confirmation hearings as witnesses support Bondi
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Justice and Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent will sit for Senate confirmation hearings Thursday morning.
Confirmation hearings day 3 highlights: Doug Burgum, Scott Bessent and other Cabinet picks face Senate questions
In a new memo obtained by NBC News, Senate Finance Democratic tax staff found that Scott Bessent avoided over $950,000 of self-employment taxes.
Four Trump cabinet nominees face Senate confirmation hearings
Four of President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees, including Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary, Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary, Lee Zeldin for EPA, and Scott Turner for HUD, will face Senate confirmation hearings on Thursday.
The Latest: Burgum, Zeldin and more appear for confirmation hearings, Bondi returns for day 2
While many are rapidly gaining support for their confirmation, the remaining still have to go before the committees overseeing the agencies Trump wants them to run.Here's the latest:Scott Bessent’s confirmation hearing has endedIn his closing remarks,
LIVE: Burgum, Zeldin and more appear for confirmation hearings, Bondi returns for day 2
Sen. Tim Scott, the Republican chairman of the committee, in his opening remarks took a pause before mentioning the former name of the Washington football team where Turner once played. Turner noted he was drafted in the 7th round of the NFL, “which is the last round for those that don’t know,” a quip that got some chuckles in the room.
Trump transition live updates: Doug Burgum, Scott Bessent, other Cabinet picks faced Senate questions
Latest news and live updates as the Trump administration prepares for office next week. Follow live as Senate confirmation hearings continue for attorney general pick Pam Bondi.
Live updates: More of Trump’s cabinet picks appear for Senate confirmation hearings
Senate hearings are scheduled this week for several of Trump’s picks for the Cabinet. Thursday's hearings include Doug Burgum, Scott Turner, Lee Zeldin, Pam Bondi and Scott Bessent. Watch live.
Bessent, Burgum headline Thursday’s confirmation hearings
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EPA pick Lee Zeldin downplays Trump's 'climate hoax' stance, pressure from fossil fuel industry
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Treasury Nominee Bessent Defends Trump Policies in Testimony; Promises to Press China to Resume Ag Purchases in Phase 1 Agreement
Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent outlined a three-pronged approach to tariffs during his Senate testimony this week, ...
Live Updates: DeSantis names Rubio successor; Bessent, Burgum appear before Senate panels
Thursday marks another busy day of hearings for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees as his inauguration approaches. The ...
Lee Zeldin's confirmation hearing for EPA administrator gets mixed response from Long Island environmentalists
Long Island environmentalists offered mixed reviews of Lee Zeldin's answers during his Senate confirmation hearing for EPA ...