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How Democrats are preparing to challenge Trump nominees

Clip: 1/9/2017 | 7m 15s

What should Americans expect from this week of Trump Cabinet confirmation hearings?

What should Americans expect from this week of Trump Cabinet confirmation hearings? Judy Woodruff speaks with Susan Page of USA Today and NPR’s Tamara Keith about the forthcoming “information overload,” Democrats’ lack of leverage in opposing nominees, Meryl Streep’s political message at the Golden Globes, plus the stakes and expectations for President Obama’s farewell address.

01/09/2017 | Rating NR

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Conway: ‘No reason to delay hearings’ over nominee paperwork

Clip: 1/9/2017 | 7m 16s | Judy Woodruff speaks with Kellyanne Conway, senior advisor to President-elect Trump. (7m 16s)

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How Congress is sidestepping tradition for Trump’s nominees

Clip: 1/9/2017 | 6m 6s | Democrats are concerned that Trump nominee hearings are being rushed. (6m 6s)

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