Donald Trump's choices for prominent Cabinet positions will be questioned in Senate hearings. Teams look for the origin of the Palisades Fire. And declassified files expose Queen Elizabeth II was kept in the dark about a Soviet spy at the palace.
Here's what to understand today.
Trump DOJ select Pam Bondi precedes the Senate
Senators will move into the 2nd day of verification hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's administration choices. Today, legislators will speak with Pam Bondi, Trump's option to lead the Justice Department.
Bondi is a long time Trump ally and was Florida's very first female chief law officer. She focused on problems like suppressing substance abuse, promoting versus human trafficking and pressing back on Obamacare. Trump picked Bondi after his very first choice, previous Rep. Matt Gaetz, withdrew from factor to consider after his election activated mayhem and examination from critics.
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Democrats are anticipated to inquire about her time at a popular lobbying company, her remarks about the 2020 election and whether she can stay independent as a potential leader of the Justice Department.
Learn more about Bondi, and follow our live blog site for hearing updates throughout the day. Sen. Marco Rubio, Trump's choice for secretary of state, will likewise appear in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The other day, the Senate Republicans offered Trump defense secretary choice Pete Hegseth a warm reception. Throughout his hearing the other day, Hegseth consistently applauded the president-elect and slammed the Biden administration, railing versus “left-wing woke universities” and “left-wing media in America.”
Democrats took goal at Hegseth's previous remarks that ladies should not serve in battle functions. And Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine raised Hegseth's individual indiscretions– that he cheated on his 2nd other half– to question his character. Republicans, who leapt to Hegseth's defense, signified their assistance for him after the hearing. GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, who was viewed as a linchpin of Hegseth's course to 50 votes, revealed her assistance for his election after the hearing covered.
Find out more takeaways from Hegseth's verification hearing.
- President Joe Biden is anticipated to concentrate on crucial accomplishments of his administration in a goodbye speech tonight from the Oval Office.
- Trump has actually recognized a frontrunner in the look for the next FEMA administrator, sources stated.
- Speaker Mike Johnson set an enthusiastic timeline for your house to authorize Trump's big-ticket legal program.
- The Supreme Court will think about today whether to overrule a Texas law focused on avoiding youths from accessing adult material online.
- Your house passed legislation to prohibit transgender professional athletes from taking part in ladies's and women' sports at schools and organizations that get federal funds.
- Iran “never ever” outlined to assassinate Trump throughout in 2015's election project and never ever will in the future, President Masoud Pezeshkian informed NBC News' Lester Holt in a special interview.
