Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Senate Scrutiny Ahead of Inauguration

Key confirmation hearings for Interior, Treasury, EPA, and HUD nominees highlight partisan tensions as Senate deliberates Trump's second-term picks.

Doug Burgum, former North Dakota governor and Trump's Interior nominee, faces delayed hearings due to incomplete ethics paperwork and Democratic concerns.
Scott Bessent, billionaire hedge fund manager and Treasury pick, would be the first openly LGBTQ Cabinet member under a Republican president if confirmed.
Lee Zeldin, former New York congressman and EPA nominee, pledges swift deregulation while maintaining environmental standards, though his record on environmental issues is sparse.
Scott Turner, HUD nominee and former NFL player, is expected to continue budget-cutting policies similar to those under Ben Carson in Trump's first term.
Kristi Noem's Homeland Security confirmation hearing was postponed to Friday, raising urgency from officials like Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, who cite security risks following recent events.