Even Republicans who once said violent rioters should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law declined to criticize the presidential clemency for violent offenders, saying it was time to move on.
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum testified before the committee in his confirmation hearing on Thursday, Jan 16.
President-elect Donald Trump‘s nominees for key Cabinet positions will have hearings for their Senate confirmation on Capitol Hill this week. Nominees will first face committees with subject areas of relevance for their posts.