Trump's Cabinet Picks Face Capitol Hill: Bondi Meets GOP, Hegseth Under Scrutiny | EWTN News Nightly

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Some of President-elect Donald Trump's picks for cabinet posts are making the rounds with senators on Capitol Hill. Republicans are greeting them with confidence and optimism. Democrats, however, are casting a wary eye. All this in advance of confirmation hearings next month. It's an age-old ritual. Cabinet nominees meeting with senators on committees that will confirm them. They are meeting with lawmakers, lots of security and a horde of reporters. Pam Bondi, who's been picked for attorney general, met with Republicans on the Judiciary Committee, leading off with incoming Chairman Chuck Grassley. Later in the day she met with Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. Graham says, "She's a great choice and a long-time friend. Right person at the right time. Look forward to next year." Also on the Hill, the Defense Secretary Nominee is Pete Hegseth, a combat veteran. Hegseth is under scrutiny after allegations of a sexual assault surfaced and new claims that he was drunk on multiple occasions while on the job as the CEO of a veterans group. Hegseth denies those claims. Capitol Hill Correspondent, Erik Rosales reports. ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf