Trump nominees set for a gruelling week of confirmation hearings
Washington — Senate confirmation hearings this week for president-elect Donald Trump’s nominees for top jobs — from secretary of state to attorney general — should provide a test of his ability to work with fellow Republicans in Congress to enact his agenda. Trump’s challenge is to ensure the 100-member Senate’s 52 Republicans stick together to confirm his cabinet choices to provide a smooth transition to power when the real estate magnate takes over from Democratic President Barack Obama on January 20. A total of seven confirmation hearings are expected this week, starting on Tuesday with hearings for US Senator Jeff Sessions on his bid to become attorney general and a hearing for retired General John Kelly, Trump’s pick for secretary of homeland security. Both hearings present opposition Democrats the opportunity to raise questions about Trump’s immigration proposals, such as his vow to build a wall along the US border with Mexico and a pledge to temporarily suspend immigration fr...
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