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Senate Judiciary Committee Schedules Hearings for Administration Nominees

The Senate Judiciary Committee has set dates for confirmation hearings involving key administration nominees for Justice Department and judicial roles. Senators are expected to scrutinize the nominees’ legal philosophies and policy positions.
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