President Trump's Cabinet nominees have appeared before senators in recent days for important confirmation hearings.
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) was the first to be confirmed, securing his position as Secretary of State with a unanimous vote on Inauguration Day. But other candidates chosen by Mr. Trump are facing more resistance.
A small number of candidates have already advanced from committees, leading to increased floor votes. But hearings on more of President Trump's choices, including some of the most controversial names, have not yet been scheduled.
Here's the latest on key people joining the Trump administration:
Confirmed
Secretary of State: Marco Rubio
The Senate unanimously confirmed former Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) as the United States' 72nd Secretary of State.
The vote took place on the day of President Trump's inauguration, and the first members of the president's cabinet were solidified shortly after his inauguration.
Rubio's Senate seat will be filled by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.
in progress
Secretary of Defense: Pete Hegseth
Hegseth was the first of President Trump's Cabinet nominees to appear before a Senate committee in the week before Inauguration Day. The former Fox News host is one of the president's most controversial figures, drawing harsh criticism from Democrats over her qualifications, views on women in combat, and allegations of extramarital affairs and excessive drinking. This is denied.
The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced Hegseth on a party-line vote Monday.
Secretary of Homeland Security: Kristi Noem
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R), President Trump's nominee to head the Department of Homeland Security, appeared before senators last week after her initial hearing was delayed.
Noem has been vocal about immigration and border issues, but the Mount Rushmore state is far from the U.S.-Mexico border. She had been floated as President Trump's running mate, but controversial anecdotes included in her memoir appear to have dampened her chances.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee gave Nohm a 13-2 majority on Monday in a nearly bipartisan vote, with Senate Republicans hoping to confirm him the week of President Trump's inauguration.
Director of the Office of Management and Budget: Russell Vought
Russell Vought is set to become President Trump's next director of the Office of Management and Budget, reprising his first-term role.
Democrats blasted Vought during a hearing last week over his ties to Project 2025, the conservative Heritage Foundation's blueprint for Trump's second term.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 8-7 Monday to promote the budget secretary nominee. He is also scheduled to appear at a hearing before the Senate Budget Committee on Wednesday.
CIA Director: John Ratcliffe
Former Trump administration Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe is in his second term leading the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
After a largely peaceful hearing last week, the Senate Intelligence Committee pushed Ratcliffe one step closer on Monday, moving the nomination forward by a 14-3 vote.
Senate Republicans had scheduled a floor vote on Ratcliffe on Tuesday, but Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said on the floor that Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) He said that he had broken an agreement to speed up the process. confirmation.
Secretary of the Treasury: Scott Bessent
Billionaire Scott Bessent, founder and CEO of hedge fund Key Square Group, is President Trump's pick to be Secretary of the Treasury, overseeing America's financial security.
The Senate Finance Committee voted 16-11 Tuesday for Bessent to advance, the largest margin of votes in the chamber. Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Maggie Hassan (D-H.) particularly bucked party lines and joined Republicans in supporting the nomination.
Bessent will be the first openly LGBTQ Cabinet member confirmed by the Senate under a Republican president.
Attorney General: Pam Bondi
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi was President Trump's second choice to head the Department of Justice after his original nominee, former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida), withdrew from consideration amid controversy. He is a great person.
Bondi served as a senior adviser to Trump's first impeachment defense team and has supported Trump's false claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election.
She appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee last week and came under fire from Democrats over President Trump's potential influence over the Bondi-led Justice Department. A committee meeting to advance her nomination, originally scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed.
Secretary of the Interior: Doug Burgum
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) appeared before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee last week after initial paperwork was delayed.
Burgum, who is running against Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, faced questions from Democrats about the new administration's controversial stance on climate change, but the hearing was largely peaceful.
If confirmed to the position, Burgum would also become the head of President Trump's new National Energy Council.
Secretary of Transport: Sean Duffy
Former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, who oversees the nation's transportation system and infrastructure as transportation secretary, appeared before senators last week.
He told the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee that if confirmed, he would delve into issues surrounding Boeing and counter pressure from Trump ally Elon Musk to intervene in Tesla.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: Scott Turner
Scott Turner, an alumnus of the first Trump administration, previously served as executive director of the White House Council on Opportunity and Activation. During his second term as president, he was appointed to head the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The former NFL player appeared before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee last week.
Secretary of Energy: Chris Wright
Liberty Energy founder and CEO Chris Wright joins controversial Energy Department position as President Trump pledges to “drill, baby, drill” and roll back environmental regulations He is a chosen person.
If confirmed, Wright will also serve on Burgum's newly created National Energy Council.
Wright appeared before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee last week.
EPA Administrator: Lee Zeldin
Former New York State Representative Lee Zeldin (R) appeared before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee last week to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.
In nominating Zeldin, the president promised that his nomination would “ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions implemented in a way that unlocks the power of American business while maintaining the highest environmental standards.” did.
UN Ambassador: Elise Stefanik
President Trump's choice to represent the United States at the United Nations is Elise Stefanik, an outspoken Trump ally and defender of Israel, who appeared before senators on the Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday.
Ahead of the hearing, Senate Democrats also raised concerns about how the new administration views international organizations after President Trump moved on his first day to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Change Agreement. Regardless, he seemed to be preparing for the candidacy.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Doug Collins
Former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) is President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing the agency tasked with providing health care and other benefits to veterans.
Collins, an ally and defender of President Trump, served as an advisor to President Trump after the 2020 presidential election as he questioned Georgia's election results. He appeared before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee on Tuesday.
Secretary of Agriculture: Brooke Rollins
Brooke Rollins, a former White House aide in Trump's first administration, is scheduled to appear before the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee on Thursday.
Nominated/No plans yet
Director of National Intelligence: Tulsi Gabbard
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, President Trump's controversial choice to lead the U.S. intelligence community, has not yet completed the background checks and other paperwork necessary for Democrats to move forward. His passage through the Senate is facing delays as he claims he has not.
The former Democratic lawmaker's path to confirmation could be hit hard over his past support for Edward Snowden, his meetings with now-deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, and other controversial comments about Ukraine and Russia. There is.
Secretary of Health and Human Services: RFK Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who ran as an independent candidate for president in 2024 before endorsing Trump, has been appointed to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
But vaccine skeptics face pushback from public health experts as senators prepare to consider nominations.
Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) told USA Today Network.Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) said documents to begin hearings could be finalized as early as Tuesday. told Bloomberg GovernmentIt is unlikely that it will be scheduled by the end of the month.
Secretary of Commerce: Howard Lutnick
President Trump has nominated Howard Lutnick, chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, to be secretary of commerce. Mr. Lutnick's hearing also included It is said that it was heldDocument procedures will be delayed.
Secretary of Education: Linda McMahon
Linda McMahon led the Small Business Administration during President Trump's first term, and she was selected as Secretary of Education during President Trump's second term. She is the president of the America First Policy Institute, a pro-Trump think tank, and was part of his transition team. Politico reported earlier this month that a hearing was pending for McMahon. Delay in document procedures.
Secretary of Labor: Lori Chavez Delemer
President Trump nominated former Congresswoman Lori Chavez Delemer (R-Ore.), who lost re-election in November despite flipping Oregon's district in the midterm elections, to lead the Labor Department. Her nomination was taken by some as a signal that the second Trump administration could take a more accommodating stance toward labor unions.
Trade Representative: Jamison Greer
Jamieson Greer, who served as a trade aide during President Trump's first term, has been named U.S. Trade Representative. The president said Greer “played a key role” in his first term on tariffs and other moves.
SBA: Kelly Loeffler
Former Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) is set to serve as head of the Small Business Administration during President Trump's second term. Before Rollins was appointed as Agriculture Secretary, it was rumored that Trump would nominate him as Secretary of Agriculture.
