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Cabinet picks face confirmation hearings as Trump looks to transform government


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, January 30th 2025 at 8:20 GMT by CNN   Print publication without navigation

  • Several of Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet and key roles in his administration are facing confirmation hearings in the Senate today as the president continues to implement executive actions to transform the government.

The article from CNN discusses a House Judiciary Committee hearing where Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic presidential candidate, was set to testify. The hearing, titled "Weaponization of the Federal Government," was part of an ongoing series by House Republicans to investigate claims of government overreach. Key points include Kennedy's controversial views on vaccines and public health, which have drawn significant attention and criticism. Additionally, the article touches on reactions from both sides of the political spectrum, with some Democrats expressing concern over giving Kennedy a platform due to his controversial statements, while some Republicans see it as an opportunity to highlight issues of free speech and government censorship. The hearing also comes at a time when former President Donald Trump's influence on the GOP and his legal challenges are still prominent in political discussions.

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