Trump’s 13 Cabinet Nominees Set for Confirmation Hearings This Week

Senate Republican leadership is tasked with helping Trump fast-track all 13 nominees out of committee for a full floor Senate vote.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) promised Trump that he would work hard to sidestep any roadblocks Democrats present, even if that means forcing senators to work Fridays.

“All it takes is one Democrat to refuse to consent to fast-tracking any of these nominees, meaning Senate Majority Leader John Thune would have to burn a few days of floor time to confirm each one,” Punchbowl News reported Monday.

The committee hearings will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, featuring Trump’s 13 highest priority selections to run key aspects of the government.

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