The Latest: Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks face Senate hearings

Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks prepared for skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic senators during their confirmation hearings Thursday. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will have the second of two confirmation hearings for his Health and Human Services Secretary nomination, appearing before the Health Committee a day after his hearing before the Finance Committee. Tulsi Gabbard is up for director of national intelligence. The Senate Intelligence Committee will ask about her comments about Russia and a 2017 visit with Syria’s now-deposed leader. And Kash Patel is Trump’s pick to lead the FBI. Democratic senators are deeply skeptical about his stated desire to overhaul the bureau.