Scott Bessent, of South Carolina, to be Secretary of the Treasury.
Following his inauguration ceremony Monday, President Donald Trump released the full list of his cabinet appointees. The nominees must be confirmed by the Senate, a process that will move forward this week, the Associated Press reports. Each nominee requires 51 votes to secure confirmation.Senate hearings are scheduled for several of Trump’s Cabinet picks. Many nominees have met with senators individually.
ambassador represents the United States at the international organization, where there are deep divisions from the wars in the Mideast and Ukraine.10 a.m.: Russell Vought, Office of Management and BudgetVought, OMB director during Trump’s first term, goes before the Senate Budget Committee.
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