It’s Trump Cabinet confirmation hearing week at the Capitol.
Senate Republicans will be trying to get as many of President-elect Donald Trump’s prospective nominees ready for floor action as quickly as possible — and to figure out if any of the nominees actually can’t get the votes needed for confirmation.
Tuesday’s slate of hearings includes Trump’s choices to lead the Defense Department, the Interior Department and Veterans Affairs. Particular focus will be on the Senate Armed Services Committee’s hearing for former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for secretary of Defense.