<h1>Senate Hearings: Bondi on DOJ Non-politicization, Wright on Wildfires, Rubio on Cartels, Ratcliffe on Surveillance, Duffy on Road Safety.</h1> Senate confirmation hearings are underway for several of Trump's Cabinet nominees. Pam Bondi, nominated for Attorney General, avoided answering questions on prosecuting Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith and enforcing a TikTok ban. She emphasized her commitment to the Constitution and non-politicization of the Justice Department. Chris Wright, nominated for Energy Secretary, stood by his past comments dismissing wildfires as hype, despite recent deadly fires in California. Marco Rubio, nominated for Secretary of State, discussed military options against Mexican drug cartels and the need to rebuild the U.S. industrial base to reduce dependence on China. John Ratcliffe, nominated for CIA Director, supported government surveillance programs while pledging to protect civil liberties. Sean Duffy, nominated for Transportation Secretary, prioritized road safety and development of autonomous vehicles.