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President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees will start their Senate confirmation hearings this week, marking the official beginning of the transition to his administration. Key figures from various sectors, including business, politics, and media, will testify before committees about their qualifications and vision for their roles.
Scheduled Hearings (All Times Eastern)
Tuesday, January 14
- 9:00 AM: Doug Collins – Department of Veterans Affairs
The former Georgia congressman and military chaplain will address the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee about leading the agency that provides healthcare and support for U.S. veterans. - 9:30 AM: Pete Hegseth – Department of Defense
The former TV host and Army combat veteran faces questions from the Senate Armed Services Committee regarding allegations of past misconduct and his readiness to oversee the Pentagon. - 10:00 AM: Doug Burgum – Interior Department
The former North Dakota governor, a proponent of “energy dominance,” appears before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Wednesday, January 15
- 9:00 AM: Kristi Noem – Homeland Security Department
The South Dakota governor will discuss her plans to secure the U.S. border and manage immigration policies before the Senate Homeland Security Committee. - 9:30 AM: Pam Bondi – Justice Department (Day 1)
Florida’s former attorney general will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Bondi’s confirmation hearing is expected to focus on concerns about the Justice Department’s independence under her leadership. - 10:00 AM: Sean Duffy – Transportation Department
The former congressman will address infrastructure and transportation priorities. - 10:00 AM: John Ratcliffe – CIA
Ratcliffe, a former Director of National Intelligence, will discuss his vision for leading the CIA. - 10:00 AM: Marco Rubio – State Department
The Florida senator is poised to address his plans for managing U.S. foreign policy during a critical time for international relations. - 10:00 AM: Chris Wright – Energy Department
Wright, a prominent critic of climate change policies, will discuss energy priorities. - 1:00 PM: Russell Vought – Office of Management and Budget
The former OMB director is expected to outline his fiscal strategy for Trump’s second term.
Thursday, January 16
- 10:00 AM: Scott Turner – Housing and Urban Development
Turner will discuss housing initiatives and revitalization plans before the Senate Banking Committee. - 10:00 AM: Lee Zeldin – Environmental Protection Agency
Zeldin will address environmental protection strategies before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. - 10:15 AM: Pam Bondi – Justice Department (Day 2)
- 10:30 AM: Scott Bessent – Treasury Department
Bessent will testify about economic policy and managing the national debt.
Unscheduled Hearings
Nominees without confirmed hearing dates include:
- Lori Chavez-DeRemer – Labor Department
- Tulsi Gabbard – Office of the Director of National Intelligence
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – Health and Human Services Department
- Howard Lutnick – Commerce Department
- Linda McMahon – Education Department
- Kash Patel – FBI
- Brooke Rollins – Agriculture Department
- Elise Stefanik – U.N. Ambassador
These hearings will provide insight into Trump’s Cabinet selections and set the tone for his administration’s priorities, including energy, foreign policy, and immigration. Stay tuned for developments and key takeaways from the proceedings.
