Trump's promised tax cuts, and their potential consequences for the U.S. economy, took center stage at Bessent's confirmation hearing.

JUST NOW: @brotherjones_ had his hand raised to comment on the new rules (including a Dissent Dungeon dissenters can get exiled to to vote remotely, tighter gallery rules) but Speaker Sexton did not call on him.

2 Dems joined Republicans in voting to pass the rules: Chism & Parkinson of Memphis

If GOP senators will "put someone this obviously, ludicrously unqualified in charge of the Pentagon with the U.S. Armed Forces and the security and safety of the nation on the line, there is no limit to how abject they will be in their pursuit of Donald Trump," says @chrislhayes.bsky.social.