Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks prepared to face skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic senators Thursday.

Three of President Trump’s cabinet picks faced skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic senators during their confirmation hearings Thursday.

More of President Donald Trump's picks for his cabinet are expected to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate in the coming days after the Republican-controlled chamber began approving them last week. Hearings for other nominees are scheduled for this week as well,

On Monday, President Donald Trump took the oath of office to become the 47th president of the United States of America.

Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks prepared to face skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic senators during their confirmation hearings Thursday. What we’re following: 1. Robert F.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to appear before the Senate’s finance committee, in the first of two days of hearings before senators vote on whether to confirm him as President Trump’s health secretary.

This page will be updated as President Trump’s cabinet nominees are confirmed by the Senate. Confirmed Vote not yet held Photo credits: Jonathan Drake/Reuters; Evan Vucci/Associated Press; Mike Segar/Reuters;

Historically, nominees for cabinet posts have been career politicians, bureaucrats, or academics with relevant experience or expertise. An example is former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, a onetime construction worker and union boss who was nominated,