Four Trump cabinet nominees face Senate confirmation hearings [Video]

Four of President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees will face Senate confirmation hearings Thursday, including Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary, Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary, Lee Zeldin for EPA, and Scott Turner for HUD.Scott BessentThe president-elect spent much of his campaign focusing on the economy, so Treasury nominee Scott Bessent has a big task.When announcing his nomination, Trump labeled the South Carolina billionaire as one of the world’s foremost economic strategists.Bessent reportedly plans to say that Trump has an opportunity to unleash “a new economic golden age.”He will undoubtedly be asked about his stances on taxes, tariffs, and trade before the Senate Finance Committee.Before becoming a Trump donor and adviser, Bessent donated to various Democratic causes in the early 2000s.Doug BurgumThe former North Dakota governor and presidential candidate will be the chief steward of public lands.Trump also tapped Burgum to chair a newly formed National Energy Council.He’s expected to play a big …