Confirmation Hearing

Kamala Harris talking
Kenrya Rankin  Apr 6, 2017 9:55AM EDT

READ: Kamala Harris on Why She Opposes Neil Gorsuch's Supreme Court Nomination

The California senator says: “He has repeatedly failed to show that he fully understands those important words—‘Equal Justice Under Law.’ For the highest court in the land, we should find someone who does.”
Man sits at table behind placard that reads "Hon. Neil Gorsuch."
Kenrya Rankin  Mar 20, 2017 11:24AM EDT

WATCH: Day One of Senate Confirmation Hearing for SCOTUS Nominee Neil Gorsuch

Gorsuch is President Trump’s nominee to replace Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court.
Rick Perry (L) is sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence (R), as Perry's wife Anita looks on during the March 2, 2017, ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Yessenia Funes  Mar 3, 2017 11:29AM EST

These 3 Quotes from the New Energy Secretary Could Say A Lot About His Department's Future

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry prepares to lead the department responsible for the nation’s nuclear arsenal.
Secretary of Interior Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) is sworn in during his confirmation hearing before Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee January 17, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Yessenia Funes  Mar 2, 2017 2:19PM EST

3 Things You Need to Know About Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke

He was confirmed with a a 68-31 vote.
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, President Donald Trump's choice to head the Environmental Protection Agency, testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on January 18, 2017, in D.C.
Yessenia Funes  Feb 17, 2017 11:48AM EST

Senate Approves Scott Pruitt to Head the Environmental Protection Agency

The vote was not along party lines.
Protestor holds sign that says, "Andrew Puzder earns more in one day, than we do in one year. #FightFor15."
Kenrya Rankin  Feb 15, 2017 3:24PM EST

BREAKING: Andrew Puzder Withdraws Nomination for Labor Secretary

Activists have been protesting his nomination since it was announced in December.
Building with banners that read, "tax cheat," "wage thief" and "reject Puzder."
Kenrya Rankin  Feb 14, 2017 11:39AM EST

Fast-Food Workers Continue to Protest Andrew Puzder's Labor Secretary Nomination

“By picking Puzder, Donald Trump has shown that instead of taking on the rigged economy, he wants to rig it up even more.”
Three White men and White woman stand in Oval Office.
Kenrya Rankin  Feb 9, 2017 11:31AM EST

How Civil Rights Groups Feel About Sessions' Confirmation in 9 Tweets

“The man in charge of enforcing hate crimes laws doesn’t think they should exist.”
Black woman in black blouse against black background with white text; White man in black suit with blue shirt and red-blue-striped tie against blue background
Kenrya Rankin  Feb 8, 2017 11:43AM EST

WATCH: Senators Are Reading Coretta Scott King's Letter About Jeff Sessions

The action comes after Republican Senators censored Senator Elizabeth Warren for attempting to read the letter, which detailed the Department of Justice nominee’s racist actions.
White woman in purple jacket speaks from behind podium on senate floor
Kenrya Rankin  Feb 7, 2017 11:53AM EST

Senate Votes Yes on Betsy DeVos

The full Senate voted immediately after Democrats’ 24-hour #HoldTheFloor attempt to sink DeVos’ nomination for secretary of education.
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, President Donald Trump's choice to head the Environmental Protection Agency, testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on Capitol Hill January 18, 2017.
Yessenia Funes  Feb 7, 2017 11:28AM EST

Former and Current EPA Employees Denounce Trump's Pick for Top Administrator

Hundreds are speaking out and have sent a letter to the Senate protesting confirmation of Scott Pruitt. 
White woman in purple jacket speaks from behind podium on senate floor
Kenrya Rankin  Feb 6, 2017 2:27PM EST

WATCH: Senate Democrats #HoldTheFloor for 24 Hours Ahead of Betsy DeVos Vote

The senators aim to convince just one more of their GOP colleagues to vote no on Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Department of Education.
White man sitting at a table
Kenrya Rankin  Feb 1, 2017 12:11PM EST

BREAKING: Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Jeff Sessions for Attorney General Spot

The vote is expected to move to the full Senate later this week.
Empty black leather chairs
Kenrya Rankin  Jan 31, 2017 3:11PM EST

The Latest on Trump's Cabinet: Who Was Confirmed, Who Was Delayed?

Democrats boycotted two votes today, but one of President Trump’s nominees was confirmed by 96 members of the Senate.
Women gathered outside U.S. Senate building
Kenrya Rankin  Jan 31, 2017 9:29AM EST

3 Things You Need to Know Right Now About the Current DOJ Drama

The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote on Jeff Sessions’ attorney general nomination today.
Protestor holds sign that says, "Andrew Puzder earns more in one day, than we do in one year. #FightFor15."
Kenrya Rankin  Jan 30, 2017 2:50PM EST

100+ Food and Farm Groups to Senate: Trump's Proposed Secretary of Labor is 'Dangerous'

Nearly 60 percent of inspections at Andrew Puzder’s restaurants between 2009 and 2015 uncovered labor law violations.
Women hold boxes of petitions
Kenrya Rankin  Jan 18, 2017 12:25PM EST

Activists Deliver 510,000+ Signatures Ahead of Health and Human Services Nominee Hearing

Congressman Tom Price wants to defund Planned Parenthood.
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency Scott Pruitt meets with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), on Capitol Hill January 6, 2017, in Washington, D.C.
Yessenia Funes  Jan 18, 2017 10:07AM EST

WATCH: Climate-Change Denying EPA Nominee Testifies Before Senate

Oklahoma attorney general Scott Pruitt faces the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to confirm his position as EPA administrator for the Trump Administration.
White man walks outside a brick building
Kenrya Rankin  Jan 11, 2017 4:11PM EST

Workers Nationwide to Protest Trump's Labor Secretary Pick

One of Andrew Puzder’s employees: “If Puzder is confirmed as labor secretary, it will mean the Trump years will be about low pay, wage theft, sexual harassment and racial discrimination instead of making lives better for working Americans like me.”
A Black woman protester wearing a black coat is pushed out of a Senate office building by a White policeman
Deepa Iyer  Jan 10, 2017 12:49PM EST

When and Where to Watch Senate Confirmation Hearings for Trump's Cabinet Picks

A flurry of Senate confirmation hearings for Trump’s cabinet nominees are happening this week. Here’s when and where to watch.