Confirmation Hearings Under the Spotlight

This chapter examines the confirmation hearings for key cabinet nominees in the Trump administration, including Marco Rubio and Pam Bondi. It discusses the varied dynamics of the hearings, the concerns raised about politicization in the Department of Justice, and implications of nominees' views on pressing issues like election integrity and climate change. Additionally, it highlights the potential impact these confirmations may have on federal agency independence and governance policies.