Senate Confirmation

Donald Trump has announced Brooke Rollins as his pick for Secretary of the Department of Agriculture. A Texas native with a strong conservative background, Rollins' nomination completes Trump's cabinet selections ahead of his 2025 inauguration. Rollins, who has been a close ally of Trump, will manage a vast federal agency with pressing responsibilities such as farm programs and trade policies, crucially impacting U.S. agriculture.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Tulsi Gabbard for the role of Director of National Intelligence, stirring controversy due to her lack of intelligence experience and contentious foreign policy views. Despite her military background, Gabbard faces criticism for past statements deemed sympathetic to authoritarian leaders, raising concerns about her capability to oversee national security. Her nomination will challenge the Senate's confirmation process amid bipartisan opposition and skepticism within the intelligence community.