Kristi Noem has confirmation hearing today; Senate holds key vote on Laken Riley Act

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R), President-elect Trump’s pick to head the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is set to appear for her confirmation hearing before a Senate panel today at 9:00 a.m.

Watch live HERE

Senate hearings to examine the expected Trump nominations continue today

The Senate confirmation hearings continue today. See the schedule of the hearings and live video feeds below.

9 a.m.: Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Department (postponed until 9:00 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17)

9:30 a.m.: Pam Bondi, Justice Department (live video HERE)

10 a.m.: Sean Duffy, Transportation Department (live video HERE)

10 a.m.: John Ratcliffe, CIA (live video HERE)

10 a.m.: Marco Rubio, State Department (live video HERE)

10 a.m.: Chris Wright, Energy Department (live video HERE)

1 p.m.: Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget (live video HERE)

The bastard IS above the law after all!

Jack Smith: There was enough evidence to convict Donald Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith says the government had enough evidence to convict Donald Trump if he had not been reelected. The report on Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election was set to go to a jury in Washington if not for the Justice Department’s longstanding policy to not prosecute a sitting president.

Confirmation hearing for Trump’s VA secretary pick delayed

The confirmation hearing for President-elect Trump’s pick for the next the secretary of Veterans Affairs, former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), has been delayed by a week until Jan. 21.....MORE

Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here’s the schedule

After the initial crush of personnel announcements for President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration, now the nominations process officially begins.

Senate hearings are scheduled this coming week for several of Trump’s picks for the Cabinet. Many have met with senators individually. Now, they will go before the committees overseeing the agencies that Trump wants them to run.

You can watch live feeds of the hearings HERE

Schedule (Eastern time)

 

Tuesday

9 a.m.: Doug Collins, Department of Veterans Affairs

9:30 a.m.: Pete Hegseth, Department of Defense

10 a.m.: Doug Burgum, Interior Department

Wednesday

9 a.m.: Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Department

9:30 a.m.: Pam Bondi, Justice Department

10 a.m.: Sean Duffy, Transportation Department

10 a.m.: John Ratcliffe, CIA

10 a.m.: Marco Rubio, State Department

10 a.m.: Chris Wright, Energy Department

1 p.m.: Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget

Thursday

10 a.m.: Scott Turner, Housing and Urban Development Department

10 a.m.: Lee Zeldin, Environmental Protection Agency

10:30 a.m.: Scott Bessent, Treasury Department

Dates not yet confirmed:

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Labor Department

Tulsi Gabbard, Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Health and Human Services Department

Howard Lutnick, Commerce Department

Linda McMahon, Education Department

Kash Patel, FBI

Brooke Rollins, Agriculture Department

Elise Stefanik, U.N. ambassador

Trump plans to scrap policy restricting ICE abusive arrests at churches, schools, hospitals

The incoming Trump administration intends to rescind a long-standing policy that has prevented Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from arresting immigrants at or near so-called sensitive locations, such as houses of worship, schools and hospitals or events like funerals, weddings and public demonstrations without approval from supervisors, according to three sources familiar with the plan. 

President-elect Donald Trump plans to rescind the policy as soon as the first day he is in office, the sources — who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to discuss the change publicly — said.

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Trump sparks fears over retribution against media with Patel FBI pick

Threats by Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s pick for FBI director, to use the power of the bureau to scrutinize news outlets critical of the incoming administration are sending a chill through the media.....MORE

Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSatan for defense secretary post

President-elect Donald Trump is considering selecting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his pick for defense secretary to potentially replace embattled Fox News host Pete Hegseth, three sources familiar with the transition told CBS News Tuesday night.....MORE

Trump's pick to lead DEA withdraws saying he will remain a sheriff

Chad Chronister, Sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration has withdrawn his name from consideration. Chad Chronister, who currently serves as the sheriff in Hillsborough County, Florida, pointed to "more work to be done" for those living there.....MORE

Trump could dismantle newly built guardrails around your wallet, consumer groups warn

 

Consumer advocates say they’re preparing for sweeping changes at one of Washington’s newest financial watchdogs under President-elect Donald Trump, whose allies have promised broad deregulation of companies that handle Americans’ money.....MORE

Tracking Trump’s Cabinet and Staff Nominations So Far

President-elect Donald J. Trump has quickly begun to assemble the list of people he wants to serve in his cabinet and in other senior positions during his second term.....MORE

Trump’s controversial pick for FBI director faces pushback

Rating: ★★★☆☆

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Hallie Jackson to discuss President-elect Trump’s controversial pick of Kash Patel to serve as FBI director.

Trump picks Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister to lead DEA

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Trump taps Conspiracist Kash Patel for FBI director

President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday he would pick Kash Patel, the conspiracist and former chief of staff to the acting secretary of defense during the first Trump administration, to serve as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.....MORE

The Horror Never ENDS!

Trump’s pick to lead the FCC poses a threat to free speech

Brendan Carr, Trump's pick for Chair of the FCC

Last week, President-elect Donald Trump promised to elevate Brendan Carr from commissioner to chair of the Federal Communications Commission, calling Carr a “warrior for free speech.” Nothing could be further from the truth.....MORE

Trump's promises to the people failed last time...they're sure to fail again

Trump and Republicans in Congress eye an ambitious 100-day agenda, starting with tax cuts

Republicans swept to power on Election Day and now control the House, the Senate and the White House, with plans for an ambitious 100-day agenda come January.....MORE

Trump top spy pick, Tulsi Gabbard, faces fresh scrutiny over Syria visit and Russia comments

Former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard's controversial 2017 meeting with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and past statements on Russia's invasion of Ukraine have drawn fresh scrutiny after President-elect Donald Trump picked her to oversee America's spy agencies.....MORE

A small child could come uo with better lies than Trump yet half of America is simple minded enough to believe him.

Trump, Mexican president give differing reviews of "wonderful conversation" on border, illegal immigration

Trump said in his social media posts that Sheinbaum had "agreed to stop Migration through Mexico, and into the United States, effectively closing our Southern Border."....MORE

MAGA ENRAGED At Trump Over Lousy Pick To Lead Navy

Donald Trump’s controversial pick of John Phelan to lead the U.S. Navy has sent shockwaves through Washington. Phelan, a GOP megadonor and art collector with zero military experience, is set to oversee one of the most powerful branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Trump calls him a “Champion of American Enterprise,” believing his business savvy will revolutionize naval operations. But can someone with no military background truly lead the Navy into the future? Critics argue that experience and expertise are essential for such a high-stakes role.

The nomination has sparked fierce debate: Is military experience overrated, or is this a risky move that could weaken our defense? Will this bold choice bring innovation or undermine military readiness?

This is a decision that could change the future of the U.S. Navy and set a new precedent for military leadership. The question is: Are we ready for a business-minded Navy leader?

Trump MELTS DOWN As Senate OUTMANEUVERS His GOP Allies AGAIN

Republicans are scrambling as Democrats turbocharge the courts, with Schumer and Klobuchar pulling all-nighters to confirm fair judges while Trump whines about losing his grip on the judiciary.