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President-elect Donald Trump has named nominees for his Cabinet . Next month, Beltway operatives and private sector executives – and, maybe, you – will tune in that most Washington, D.C., show: Senate confirmation hearings. Here’s how to watch them. You’re not going to watch confirmation hearings for all executive branch and agency employees who require Senate confirmation. They number around 1,300, according to the Partnership for Public Service . (Even the Partnership only tracks about 800 of them!) Yes, someone, somewhere will be watching each one for clues about policy shifts, new regulation (or deregulation) and the like. Even the Deputy Undersecretary of Something Arcane might hold the keys to million-dollar opportunities. But you don’t need to. Republicans have 53 Senate seats. Democrats have 45, plus two independents who vote with them. The minority party cannot filibuster Cabinet nominations. So if you’re outcome-focused, the reality is that Trump choices who get approved by the relevant committees and get a floor vote will almost certainly be confirmed. The math is unforgiving. The most recent exception to that is President George H. W. Bush’s nomination of John Tower to be defense secretary. The Senate rejected him amid accusations of heavy drinking and what, by today’s standards, would be called sexual harassment. (Back then, it was placing “special attention on the secretaries,” including allegedly chasing one around his desk.) John Duricka | AP John Tower, Defense Secretary-designate, testifies before the Senate in 1989. Barring some political cataclysm, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida will easily get confirmed as secretary of state, becoming the first Cuban American to hold that job . It’ll almost certainly be by a solid bipartisan majority. I have heard no senator to date question his qualifications. Doesn’t mean he won’t get grilled. Confirmation hearings are an opportunity to turn the poetry (OK, maybe that’s overstated) of campaign rhetoric into the prose of governing. Sign Up for U.S. News Decision Points Your trusted source for breaking down the latest news from Washington and beyond, delivered weekdays. Sign up to receive the latest updates from U.S News & World Report and our trusted partners and sponsors. By clicking submit, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy . You’re listening for three kinds: ideology, qualifications and personal. The process starts before the confirmation hearings and can sometimes lead presidents to beat a retreat (e.g. there will be no Attorney General Matt Gaetz). Olivier Knox Dec. 4, 2024 We don’t condone drinking games. But count how many times a senator invites a nominee to promise they will always cooperate with, and inform, their relevant committee. The answer is always a “yes” of some kind.

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By Hadriana Lowenkron | Bloomberg Billionaire Elon Musk called for eliminating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, highlighting the renewed threat under President-elect Donald Trump to a regulatory agency that has long been a target of Republicans and business advocacy groups. “Delete CFPB. There are too many duplicative regulatory agencies,” Musk wrote in a post on his social-media platform X early Wednesday. Musk’s criticism is notable because he, alongside technology entrepreneur and fellow businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, has been tapped by Trump to run a new effort, dubbed the Department of Government Efficiency, which aims to slash the federal bureaucracy and reduce government spending. And Musk’s move signals a new stage in a long-running Washington fight over the agency’s powers and very existence. The CFPB — the brainchild of progressive Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren — was created as part of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act in the wake of the financial crisis and given the job of overseeing parts of the financial industry that interact with consumers. The agency, though, has endured a rocky political tenure, facing multiple legal challenges since its onset. During his first term, Trump took steps to largely neutralize the agency, easing the CFPB’s enforcement of banks. But under President Joe Biden and Director Rohit Chopra, the agency has taken an aggressive regulatory approach to consumer finance, cracking down on home foreclosures and bank overdraft fees. Earlier this year, the agency also scored a win in the courts when the US Supreme Court upheld its funding system. Project 2025, a controversial blueprint for a second Trump term crafted by the conservative Heritage Foundation, calls for abolishing the agency, calling it “highly politicized, damaging, and utterly unaccountable,” and “returning the consumer protection function of the CFPB to banking regulators and the Federal Trade Commission.” Related Articles Business | LA County supervisors start the ‘how’ of reform, led by a 13-member task force Business | CalOptima audits Andrew Do’s tenure with the agency following corruption plea Business | 2024 election results: Thursday update for Congress, Assembly, state Senate representing LA County Business | A year after the Tustin hangar fire: no cause determined and tough choices ahead Business | LA County OKs supplemental spending; budget rises to $49.2 billion Chopra’s own future as head of the CFPB is in jeopardy. Since a 2020 Supreme Court ruling making the role at-will, the incoming president will have the power to fire Chopra if he doesn’t resign first. Removing him would be a victory for businesses that have sought to weaken independent federal regulators. Musk has already demonstrated his influence over the incoming administration, including sitting in on transition meetings and calls with foreign leaders. But it is unclear how much power his Department of Government Efficiency will wield in its efforts to scale back the federal government. Trump has said it will “provide advice and guidance from outside of Government, and will partner with the White House and Office of Management & Budget to drive large scale structural reform.”MISTRAS Group Appoints Natalia Shuman as President and Chief Executive Officer

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Organizers of the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series Unveil New Event Logos CHICAGO , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of America Chicago Marathon will notify runners today of their selection status for the 2025 event. The race, which is the final event in the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series, continues to see unprecedented interest with more than 160,000 individuals applying for a chance to participate. Those who secure an entry into the race will join another record-breaking field with more than 53,000 participants expected to cross the finish line in Grant Park on Sunday, October 12, 2025 . Today's selection shows growing interest and participation in the Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run, Chicago 13.1 and Chicago Marathon, which together form the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series. In 2024, the events welcomed more than 81,000 finishers, with 2,700 completing all three Series events. As enthusiasm in the events builds, event organizers are excited to unveil a new look and feel for the third rendition of the Series. The new logos connect each event and celebrate the unique attributes that the local and global running communities associate with the popular road races. "Today we welcome a new field of participants to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and launch the next chapter of the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series," said Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski . "When we started the Series in 2023, our goal was to celebrate the Chicago running community, from individuals discovering the sport for the first time to our longtime participants. We continue to be humbled by the running community's enthusiasm and embrace of the events and we're excited to launch a new look that celebrates Chicago , the spirit of each race and the achievement made possible through the dedication of thousands of runners." Individuals interested in participating in the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Distance Series are encouraged to register early, as all races are expected to sell out in 2025. Continue reading for more information about the events that make up the Chicago Distance Series. Bank of America Chicago Marathon The Bank of America Chicago Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 12, 2025 . Runners who receive an entry through today's drawing will join those who guaranteed their entry into the race during the four-week application window. Guaranteed entries include Bank of America Chicago Marathon legacy finishers, time qualifiers, international tour group participants, charity runners, 2024 Bank of America Chicago Distance Series finishers and those who cancelled their 2024 race entries. Runners who did not receive an entry through the drawing can still sign up through the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Program. Since 2002, the Charity Program has generated more than $322 million for local, national and global causes. The 2025 Charity Program includes 217 nonprofit organizations raising funds related to 10 cause categories: Advocacy, Animal Rights and Welfare, Education, Environment, First Responder and Military, Healthcare, Research, Social Service, Sports and Youth Development. Individuals who register to run with an official charity at this time are required to raise a minimum of $2,100 . For a list of official charities and information on how to register by joining a charity team, go to chicagomarathon.com/charity . For the latest event updates, registered participants and community members are encouraged to visit the Event FAQ which is available at chicagomarathon.com . Bank of America Chicago 13.1 The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2025 . The fourth annual half marathon is set to welcome more than 9,000 finishers on a course that weaves through the historic parks and boulevards of the West Side, starting and finishing in Garfield Park. Following the race, participants and community members are encouraged to celebrate at the Race Day Festival, featuring a mix of entertainment, health and wellness activities and community activations including the West Wellness Walk, a 1.31-mile walk on Saturday, May 31 . Additional details about the 2025 event and registration information are available at chicago13point1.com . Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle will take place on Sunday, March 23, 2025 . This beloved Chicago tradition in its 44 th year is regarded as the official kickoff to the running season and a continuation of the city's St. Patrick's Day celebrations. The race is set to welcome more than 24,000 participants to a one-of-a-kind 8K Run (4.97 miles) through Chicago's Loop. Fitness enthusiasts looking for shorter distance events are encouraged to join The Mile event on Saturday, March 22 , or the 2-Mile Walk on Sunday. All three events will start and finish in Chicago's Grant Park . Additional details about the 2025 event and registration information are available at shamrockshuffle.com . For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements and other important information, visit the Bank of America newsroom and register for news email alerts . Reporters May Contact: Alex Sawyer , Bank of America Chicago Marathon Phone: 1.312.992.6618 alex.sawyer@cemevent.com Diane Wagner , Bank of America, Phone: 1.312.992.2370 diane.wagner@bofa.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/event-record-160-000-people-apply-for-the-2025-bank-of-america-chicago-marathon-302330706.html SOURCE Bank of America Corporation

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