Trump nominee prep: 30 mock hearings, 70 hours, 2,600 questions

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President-elect Trump and his Cabinet nominees are set to run the table in the Senate this week, the result of 24/7 preparation for his controversial choices and a scattered Democratic team on defense.

Four of his picks for Cabinet jobs — transportation, state, justice and homeland security — appear to have have ably handled their confirmation hearings and three more — housing, defense and the CIA — are expected to clear hurdles Thursday.

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