Staff Reports
The Senate is gearing up for a round of confirmation hearings that would make a college basketball championship look slow-paced. Senator Chuck Grassley has announced that next week the Senate will take a step towards populating President-elect Trump’s cabinet, with heavy hitters like Pam Bondi, Pete Hegseth, and Lee Zeldin taking center stage. The process should kick off on January 14, with the Senate Armed Forces and Judiciary Committees playing host.
Notably, Ms. Bondi is in line for the attorney general position, which is a role that could turn the legal tide in what has often felt like a tumultuous sea of crazy lawsuits. Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth—who’s not just known for his time on television but also for his military service—could soon be entrusted with America’s defense. Bondi and Hegseth are expected to get the whole bureaucratic ball rolling, bolstered by Grassley’s commitment to a quick vote.
Rest assured, the Senate is following protocol to prepare for these confirmation hearings. A resolution on Tuesday is set to formalize committee setups, ensuring everything is on track. Should everything proceed as planned—and let’s face it, the wheels of government do turn, albeit slowly—committee members will notify the nominees and schedule their upcoming appearances. By January 15, viewers can expect the Agriculture Committee to scrutinize Brooke Rollins, who has a solid background in both public service and agriculture.
Senate aims to hold confirmation hearings for Bondi, Hegseth, Zeldin next week https://t.co/Oa011nrdVc
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) January 6, 2025
The lineup wouldn’t be complete without Lee Zeldin on deck, who is being eyed for the Environmental Protection Agency. This hearing on either January 15 or 16 will be interesting, given the debates surrounding environmental regulations that have more twists than a pretzel at a state fair.
Senators are keen to speed up this process, emphasizing a focus on efficiency and pragmatism—two qualities that often feel scarce in Washington. Grassley has made it clear that he hopes to move Bondi’s nomination swiftly, paving the way for picking Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director nominee Kash Patel afterward. With a cast of nominees who seem more like a dream team than a motley crew, conservatives can look forward to potentially significant changes in the executive branch deliberations.
