Trump agriculture nominee Brooke Rollins passes key Senate hurdle ahead of confirmation vote

Brooke Rollins, President Donald Trump's nominee for agriculture secretary, has cleared a key hurdle in her confirmation process after gaining approval from the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee. The committee voted favorably on Monday, setting the stage for a full Senate confirmation vote. Rollins will be considered by the full Senate ahead of her potential confirmation to head up the Department of Agriculture.