Senators are working into the evening hoping to confirm Trump's first Cabinet nominees
Briefly

Sen. Chuck Grassley praised Marco Rubio's intelligence and foreign policy understanding, indicating strong support for his confirmation as Trump's Secretary of State.
Tradition dictates the Senate convenes immediately after an inauguration to facilitate confirmation of national security officials, continuing a practice from previous administrations.
With Trump's return and Republican majorities in Congress, his Cabinet choices, initially met with skepticism, are now positioned for swift confirmation.
Democrats aim to be perceived as cooperative with Trump on his nominees while reserving stronger opposition for controversial picks like Tulsi Gabbard.
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