Trump's cabinet picks face the Senate

Donald Trump's picks for cabinet positions in his new administration are gearing up for confirmation hearings this week - that will carry out extensive checks before they're approved to take up their roles next week.  The US Senate scrutinises and approves candidates in a process that involves hearings with the FBI and other national security and law enforcement agencies.  Guest: Stephen Neukam, congressional reporter at Axios news Producer: Anne Barker

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