Overview

• Senate Majority Leader John Thune has vowed to keep the Senate in session through nights and weekends to confirm President Trump's Cabinet picks amid Democratic objections.
• John Ratcliffe, nominated for CIA Director, faces delays despite bipartisan support in committee; his confirmation vote is now expected Thursday.
• Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's confirmation may require Vice President JD Vance to break a potential tie, as three Republican senators remain undecided.
• Kristi Noem, nominated for Homeland Security Secretary, is expected to face a full Senate vote by Sunday if procedural delays persist.
• Marco Rubio is the only nominee confirmed so far, unanimously approved as Secretary of State earlier this week.