1st Round of Cabinet Confirmation Hearings Start Today

Eight of Trump's cabinet picks are slated to have their hearings this week.

ByABC News
January 10, 2017, 9:35 AM

— -- Confirmation hearings begin for eight of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks this week. All of the nominees are expected to face tough questions by various Senate committees.

The first up is Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions, who is Trump's pick for attorney general.

Sessions, along with Trump's other nominees, has reportedly been spending hours prepping in a mock hearing room.

There are several possible flashpoints to look for as the hearings unfold, so stay tuned to ABC News' live blog for the latest.

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