Rubio tells Senate committee the "top priority" of State Department will be U.S.
Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the State Department as secretary of state, is facing questions from his Senate colleagues on Wednesday morning in what is expected to be one of the least contentious confirmation hearings this week.
The Latest: More of Trump’s Cabinet Picks Will Appear for Senate Confirmation Hearings
Senate hearings are scheduled this week for several of Trump’s picks for the Cabinet. 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.
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Live updates: Senate continues to hold confirmation hearings for key spots in Trump Cabinet
The Senate is holding more confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ahead of his return to office on Monday.
Takeaways from Senate confirmation hearings: Democrats grill Trump Cabinet nominee
Trump's nominees for secretary of State, attorney general, CIA director, Energy secretary and Transportation secretary went before Senate committees.
Key Takeaways From Trump's Energy Secretary Pick's Confirmation Hearing
Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, told senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that he would promote all sources of American energy, while also acknowl
Watch live: Senate holds confirmation hearings on Trump’s Cabinet picks
Many of Trump's Cabinet picks have met with senators individually. Now, they will go before the committees overseeing the agencies that Trump wants them to run.
Trump's House GOP allies demand swift confirmation of Cabinet picks amid delays
A group of House Republicans is writing to senators urging them to confirm President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees swiftly amid multiple delays from the opposition.
Trump transition live updates: Doug Burgum, Scott Bessent, other Cabinet picks face 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.
Senate environmental panel grills Trump's EPA pick Lee Zeldin
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is questioning the nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee ...
Rubio to pitch foreign policy credentials to Senate as he vies to become America's top diplomat
Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to face questions from his colleagues on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at his ...
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Marco Rubio on a smooth path to Senate confirmation as next secretary of state
Marco Rubio drew bipartisan support among Senate Foreign Relations Committee members at Wednesday's hearing and appears ...
Trump's 'energy czar' Burgum testifies to Senate energy panel
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Thursday, seeking ...
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John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be CIA director, testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Mr. Ratcliffe previously served as DNI in the ...
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Justice takes part in first U.S. Senate committee
U.S. Sen. Jim Justice made his debut as West Virginia’s junior senator Wednesday, questioning Department of Energy cabinet ...
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Scutari shuffles Senate committee chairs, leadership posts triggered by Pou vacancy
Senate President Nicholas Scutari is shuffling some committee chairmanships and leadership positions after Nellie Pou ...