Republicans urge Trump nominees: Don't take the bait from Democrats

Senate Republicans are urging President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees to resist taking the bait from Democrats when their high-stakes confirmation hearings kick off next week, marking a make-or-break moment for some of his choices. 

Headlined by Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon, numerous hearings will take place next week with the goal of confirming several key nominees immediately after the Jan. 20 inauguration.

But Democrats are vowing that they will go to the mat to make life hell for some...