Senate hearings are underway for President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet. Many nominees have been meeting with senators individually. Now, they’re going before the committees overseeing the agencies that Trump wants them to run. Watch a livestream of Doug Burgum’s confirmation hearing in the video player aboveOn Thursday, attorney general nominee Pam Bondi returns for her second day before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Treasury secretary pick Scott Bessent and interior secretary nominee Doug Burgum head into their own hearings Thursday morning. Here’s a look at today’s schedule:10 a.m.: Doug Burgum, Interior DepartmentThe former governor of North Dakota and businessman appears before members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, who will consider his nomination as interior secretary, the chief steward of U.S. public lands. Burgum, who endorsed Trump after ending his own 2024 presidential bid and campaigned for Trump, has also been tapped to lead the National Energy Council. Trump has said the council will seek to establish U.S. “energy dominance” around the world.10 a.m.: Scott Turner, Housing and Urban Development DepartmentThe former NFL player who ran the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council in Trump’s first term appears at a hearing before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. Turner is a professional mentor, pastor and former Texas House member. HUD is charged with addressing the nation’s housing needs and fair housing laws, and oversees housing for the poorest Americans.10 a.m.: Lee Zeldin, Environmental Protection AgencyWatch a livestream of Lee Zeldin’s confirmation hearing in the video player belowThe former New York congressman appears before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. The agency is tasked with matters pertaining to environmental protection, conducting assessments, research, education and maintaining and enforcing national standards.10:15 a.m.: Pam Bondi, Day 2 before the Senate Judiciary CommitteeThe former Florida attorney general makes the second of two scheduled appearances before the Senate Judiciary Committee. She was Trump’s pick for attorney general hours after his first choice, former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration. Gaetz was facing questions about a federal sex trafficking investigation and a House Ethics Committee inquiry into allegations that he paid for sex, including with a 17-year-old girl.Bondi is a longtime fixture in Trump’s orbit. The attorney general will be one of the most closely watched Cabinet members, given the concern among Democrats that Trump will look to bend the Justice Department to his will.10:30 a.m.: Scott Bessent, Treasury DepartmentWatch a livestream of Scott Bessent’s confirmation hearing in the video player belowThe billionaire money manager from South Carolina takes questions from members of the Senate Finance Committee. Bessent would be the first openly LGBTQ Senate-confirmed Cabinet member in a Republican administration. The treasury chief helps formulate financial, economic, and tax policy, and manage the public debt.

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