Senate hearings heat up: Trump’s picks Bessent, Burgum, Zeldin testify; Bondi awaits another round
2 months ago

Senate hearings heat up: Trump’s picks Bessent, Burgum, Zeldin testify; Bondi awaits another round

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The Senate is ramping up its confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees, with key figures like Scott Bessent, Doug Burgum, and Lee Zeldin stepping into the spotlight to defend their qualifications and policies. Scott Bessent’s confirmation hearing Key remarks from Senate Finance Chair Senate Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo endorsed Bessent’s nomination and encouraged colleagues to advance it. Lee Zeldin’s Confirmation Hearing Climate change and environmental policy Lee Zeldin acknowledged carbon dioxide’s role in trapping heat but provided no concrete climate change action plans. Selected to lead the National Energy Council to promote U.S. “energy dominance.” 10 a.m.: Scott Turner, Housing and Urban Development Department Scott Turner is a former NFL player and ex-Texas House member.

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The Senate has confirmed Scott Turner to lead Housing and Urban Development
1 month, 1 week ago

The Senate has confirmed Scott Turner to lead Housing and Urban Development

NPR  

The Senate has confirmed Scott Turner to lead Housing and Urban Development toggle caption Rod Lamkey/AP Scott Turner, who was tapped to promote investment in distressed neighborhoods during President Trump's first term, has been confirmed as secretary of Housing and Urban Development. During his confirmation hearing, Turner said HUD is "failing at its most basic mission," noting record-high homelessness and …

Trump's point man for drilling agenda confirmed by Senate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump's point man for drilling agenda confirmed by Senate

Raw Story  

The US Senate on Thursday confirmed Donald Trump's pick to lead the Interior Department, a role that oversees the nation's vast public lands and waters that are vital to the president's agenda of expanding drilling. Trump has also tapped Burgum to lead a newly created National Energy Council, a role which does not require Senate confirmation. Unlike Trump, who has …

Trump’s pick to oversee US public lands faces Senate hearing
2 months ago

Trump’s pick to oversee US public lands faces Senate hearing

Associated Press  

Former North Dakota Gov. President-elect Donald Trump in November tapped Burgum to be interior secretary and to lead the new National Energy Council, which is charged with promoting oil, gas and other energy development. President Joe Biden’s administration scaled back new oil and gas sales from public reserves as part of its efforts to curb climate change. The Interior Department’s …

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks face Senate hearings: Key dates and times - Full schedule here
2 months ago

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks face Senate hearings: Key dates and times - Full schedule here

Live Mint  

As President-elect Donald Trump moves forward with assembling his administration, Senate hearings are officially underway for several of his Cabinet picks. Tuesday schedule: Defense and Homeland Security 9:30 a.m. - Pete Hegseth, Department of Defense Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is set to appear before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Thursday schedule: Interior, HUD, and EPA 10:00 a.m. …

Trump’s Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here’s the schedule
2 months ago

Trump’s Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here’s the schedule

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees who will have confirmation hearings Tuesday are Interior Department nominee North Dakota Gov. 10 a.m.: John Ratcliffe, CIA Ratcliffe, director of national intelligence for the final months of Trump’s first term, goes before the Senate Intelligence Committee. 10 a.m.: Chris Wright, Energy Department The fossil fuel executive, who has been one of the industry’s loudest voices …

Donald Trump's Cabinet picks face senate hearings: Full schedule and key details
2 months ago

Donald Trump's Cabinet picks face senate hearings: Full schedule and key details

India Today  

The nomination process of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration is officially kicking off. 10 a.m.: John Ratcliffe, CIA Ratcliffe, director of national intelligence for the final months of Trump’s first term, goes before Senate Intelligence Committee. 10 a.m.: Chris Wright, Energy Department The fossil fuel executive, who has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate …

Cabinet Nominees Will Face Scrutiny On Climate And Education Policy This Week
8 years, 2 months ago

Cabinet Nominees Will Face Scrutiny On Climate And Education Policy This Week

NPR  

Cabinet Nominees Will Face Scrutiny On Climate And Education Policy This Week Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Wilson/Getty Images Mark Wilson/Getty Images The final few days before President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office will be filled with a flurry of congressional activity, as the Senate holds confirmation hearings for eight more of his Cabinet nominees. Most are …

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