Trump Cabinet Nominees Will Be Grilled on the Hill

The transcript discusses the Democrats' strategy to challenge Trump's cabinet nominees by highlighting their controversial past statements and financial interests. Despite the difficulty in blocking these nominees due to Senate numbers, Democrats aim to portray them as aligned with big banks ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. The discussion also touches on the procedural steps Republicans might take to expedite confirmations and the broader political implications for upcoming legislative agendas.

What is one of the main challenges Democrats face in blocking Trump's cabinet picks?

• Internal party disagreements

• Insufficient numbers in the Senate

• Lack of public support

• Opposition from the media

What accusation do Democrats make about the Republicans' approach to the confirmation process?

• They are focusing too much on foreign policy

• They are not consulting with Democrats

• They are rushing the process to avoid thorough vetting

• They are ignoring public opinion

Why is Trump's unreleased tax returns mentioned in the context of nominee confirmations?

• It was released during the campaign

• It is unrelated to the confirmation process

• It was a requirement for all nominees

• It sets a low standard for financial transparency

What is the Democrats' strategy leading up to the 2018 midterm elections?

• To increase military spending

• To focus on foreign policy issues

• To portray nominees as pro-big banks

• To support Trump's nominees

What legislative challenges are mentioned as being in the pipeline?

• Immigration policy

• Education reform

• Infrastructure spending and healthcare reform

• Environmental regulations