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Trump Transition January 15

Top 5 moments from Rubio's Senate confirmation hearing: 'I get bilingual protesters'

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., sailed through his secretary of state confirmation hearing with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday.

Politics January 15

Bondi claps back at Hirono amid questions about political prosecutions: 'Refused to meet with me'

Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump's pick for attorney general, was involved in a tense exchange with Democrat Sen. Mazie Hirono during her Senate confirmation hearing.

US Energy January 15

Trump energy nominee heckled by climate protesters, derided by Dem senator as 'enthusiast for fossil fuels'

Energy secretary nominee Chris Wright was questioned by members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday as climate protesters interrupted proceedings.

Politics January 15

'Masterclass': Bondi flips script on Dem senator after suggesting she will weaponize DOJ

President-elect Trump's attorney general nominee Pam Bondi was praised by conservatives for her response in a hearing to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., on Wednesday.

Politics January 15

Duffy confirmation hearing marked by bipartisanship, pledge to visit Helene-devastated states

Former Rep. Sean Duffy sat for an hourslong confirmation hearing as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Transportation secretary, sitting before Chairman Sen. Ted Cruz and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell.

Senate Hearings January 15

'Excuse me': Bondi shuts down Dem senator’s questioning attacking another Trump nominee

Multiple Democratic senators have been pressing Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi on fellow Trump nominee Kash Patel.

Marco Rubio January 15

Rubio brushes off demonstrators who erupted in Senate hearing: 'I get bilingual protesters'

Protesters on Wednesday disrupted Sen. Marco Rubio's Senate hearing to serve as the Trump administration's secretary of state, video shows.

VIDEO January 15

Pam Bondi fires back at Sen. Blumenthal: 'I sit up here and speak the truth'

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., questions Pam Bondi as she is considered for the role of attorney general. 

Senate Hearings January 15

Freshman GOP senator sets social media ablaze with 'best' response to Hegseth’s answer on gender question

Conservatives erupted Tuesday on social media following an exchange between Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth and freshman Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., regarding gender identity.

VIDEO January 15

Pam Bondi vows Justice Department will be independent during Senate confirmation hearing

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and attorney general nominee Pam Bondi go back and forth during a Senate confirmation hearing as lawmakers decide whether to support her.

Politics January 15

User’s Manual: Why some Trump nominees could be confirmed with a voice vote – and why some could not

There’s a good reason why some Democrats may oppose a streamlined process for Senate confirmations.