Pam Bondi was pressed about the 2020 election and Trump's influence over the Justice Department, while Marco Rubio struck a more measured tone on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump's nominees for secretary of State, attorney general, CIA director, Energy secretary and Transportation secretary went before Senate committees.
Six of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees were on Capitol Hill Wednesday for their confirmation hearings. Senators heard from Trump's pick for secretary of state, Marco Rubio, attorney general,
President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for top posts in his administration are gearing up for their Senate confirmation hearings, which kick off this week.
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.
Key nominees for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet, including Pam Bondi for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state and John Ratcliffe for CIA director, faced questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill and were pressed on where their loyalties lie.
CIA director nominee John Ratcliffe said the agency needs to focus on its mission in the face of growing challenges from China and others during his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday.
Florida’s former top cop may meet with a warm welcome in Washington in comparison to Gaetz, whose nomination rankled upper chamber Republicans and Democrats alike, ultimately failing to reach a hearing.
Since launching in 2021, America First Policy Institute has been known colloquially around Washington, D.C., as Donald Trump's "Cabinet in waiting."
Following his win over Kamala Harris, Donald Trump has been assembling the administration for his second term in the White House.
Since launching in 2021, America First Policy Institute has been known colloquially around Washington, D.C., as Donald Trump's "Cabinet in waiting."