Posted on 01/14/2025 4:57:54 AM PST by MtnClimber
Nothing in DC is a coincidence when it happens at this level. Doug Collins, Doug Burgum and Pete Hegseth were all scheduled for committee confirmation hearings today (January 14). However, as noted in the statements and activity by Democrats in opposition, including Senator Chuck Schumer, they wanted to focus on targeting Hegseth first.
Well, what coincidentally happens? The FBI reports on Collins and Burgum are coincidentally delayed, and as a result there will only be one confirmation hearing today… and that will be for Pete Hegseth. Huh, imagine that?
WASHINGTON DC – The Senate confirmation hearing slated for Tuesday for President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Department of Veterans Affairs, former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), has been postponed to Jan. 21 — the latest snag for one of Trump’s selections.
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Chair Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) said in a statement Monday that Collins has submitted necessary paperwork in a “timely manner” and has been “transparent and forthcoming” with the panel. However, he added, the FBI has not finished its background check of the nominee, who was supposed to have his confirmation hearing on Tuesday morning.
It’s the second Trump selection in a single day to see their hearing delayed due to paperwork delays. Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick to run the Interior Department, was the first: He had been slated for a hearing Tuesday, too, but it was bumped to Thursday. (read more)
As noted by Politico: “The treatment of Hegseth — the most high-profile of Trump’s nominees to face senators — will also set the tone for how the rest of the picks will fare. This includes how hard Democrats are willing to push the nominees, and whether Republicans will come to their defense or let them squirm.”
Neither position is particularly important, and either one could be eliminated and absorbed into other departments. The structure of our government is so wasteful and stupid
CONFIRM THEM ANYWAY!!!! Bypass the investigation BULLCHIT!!! The rats always get their way. This time it’s different…time for the Republicans to stand up and say no more. Investigation or no investigation we want them and they need to be confirmed! The FBI the DOJ and the CIA are notorious for putting roadblocks blocks in any nominee Republican nominee. The swamp needs to be effing destroyed. PERIOD!!!!!!! 😡
INTERESTING THAT SOME OF THE MOST CORRUPT PERSONS ON THE PLANET ARE DEMANDING DEEP BACKGROUND CHECKS ON TRUMP NOMINEES.
WE STILL HAVE NOT SEEN A CORRECT/ACCURATE BIRTH CERTIFICATE ON OBAMA..............
EXACTLY WHAT BACKGROUND CHECKS WERE DONE ON KAMALA???
Effing A
When is RFK’s?
Here is the schedule for this week. Only Hegseth's happened on the 14th. Tho other two were delayed.
Tuesday, January 14
9:00 a.m.: Doug Collins - Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senate Veterans Affairs Committee
9:30 a.m.: Pete Hegseth - Secretary of Defense - Senate Armed Services Committee
10:00 a.m.: Doug Burgum - Interior Secretary - Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Wednesday is a big day, with hearings for Trump's picks to lead the Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, State, Energy, and Transportation along with the directors of the CIA and Office of Management & Budget.
Wednesday, January 15
9:00 a.m.: Kristi Noem - Homeland Security Secretary - Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
9:30 a.m.: Pam Bondi - Attorney General - Senate Judiciary Committee
10:00 a.m.: Marco Rubio - Secretary of State - Senate Foreign Relations Committee
10:00 a.m.: John Ratcliffe - CIA Director - Senate Intelligence Committee
10:00 a.m.: Sean Duffy - Transportation Secretary - Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
10:00 a.m.: Chris Wright - Energy Secretary - Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
1:00 p.m.: Russ Vought - Office of Management & Budget Director - Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
The first week of confirmation hearings ends on Thursday with appearances from Trump's nominees to lead the departments of Treasury and Housing & Urban Development, along with the choice for EPA Director, United Nations Ambassador, and a second day of hearings for Pam Bondi, Trump's pick for Attorney General.
Thursday, January 16
10:00 a.m.: Lee Zeldin - Environmental Protection Agency Director - Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
10:00 a.m.: Scott Turner - Housing and Urban Development Secretary - Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
10:15 a.m.: Pam Bondi - Attorney General - Senate Judiciary Committee (part two)
10:30 a.m.: Scott Bessent - Treasury Secretary - Senate Finance Committee
10:30 a.m.: Elise Stefanik - United Nations Ambassador - Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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