As Senate confirmation hearings begin, here's the latest on who in the Trump administration has, will or doesn't need to be approved.

Former Rep. Doug Collins, Donald Trump's pick to head the Department of Veterans Affairs, will appear before the Senate Veterans Committee on Tuesday morning around 9:30 a.m. Collins, an Iraq War veteran and former Air Force chaplain,

Donald Trump's pick for Attorney General, former Florida AG Pam Bondi, will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday around 9:30 a.m.

The Senate will begin voting on President-elect Donald Trump’s top nominees in the coming week, with Republicans hoping Democrats will cooperate to confirm at least one on Inauguration Day.

PORTLAND (WGME) – Senator Susan Collins has received the Army's highest public service honor. The Army says Collins was presented with the Distinguished Public Service Medal for her support of the Army during her time on the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Some are expected to have smooth confirmation paths, like Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, while others, like defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, face headwinds.

Newly-minted Senate Republican leaders are scheduling hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20. Some of the nominees, like Pam Bondi, the pick for U.