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Trump allies chafe at Senate GOP resistance to nominees

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Trump allies are lashing out at Senate Republicans as a second Cabinet nominee appears imperiled.

Some Republicans are concerned about Pete Hegseth's nomination over allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking at previous jobs.

The tensions underscore how some of Trump ’s picks for his Cabinet were unorthodox or did not weigh confirmability.

Some lawmakers worry about Tulsi Gabbard's past comments parroting Russian propaganda and meeting with Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad .

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is likely to be grilled over his anti-vaccine rhetoric and other controversial views on raw milk and fluoride.

Kash Patel , a Trump loyalist tapped to serve as FBI director, is expected to face a tough confirmation battle.

Critics have pushed back on the idea that the incoming administration has a sweeping mandate from the public.