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The Latest: Rubio, Bondi, Ratcliffe and Duffy appear for Senate confirmation hearings


Published on Wednesday, January 15th 2025 at 15:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Senate hearings are scheduled this week for several of Trump's cabinet picks including Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state and Pam Bondi for attorney general. Many nominees have met with senators individually.

The article discusses the Senate confirmation hearings for several of President Trump's nominees. Florida Senator Marco Rubio, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Texas Representative John Ratcliffe, and former Representative Sean Duffy appeared before the Senate for their respective confirmation hearings. Rubio is being considered for a position on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, while Bondi, Ratcliffe, and Duffy are nominees for various administration roles. The hearings focused on their qualifications, past actions, and how they would approach their potential roles. Key points included Rubio's foreign policy experience, Bondi's involvement in high-profile cases, Ratcliffe's intelligence background, and Duffy's perspective on economic and regulatory issues. The article highlights the contentious nature of some of these nominations, reflecting the broader political climate and the scrutiny nominees face during the confirmation process.

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