There were sports analogies galore but few policy specifics during Scott Turner's confirmation hearing on Thursday to become housing secretary.

While reactions largely fall within partisan lines, both parties appear poised to work with new HUD leadership to tackle housing challenges.

WASHINGTON — Senators pressed Department of Housing and Urban Development nominee Eric Scott Turner on how he would tackle housing affordability and homelessness during a Thursday confirmation hearing.

Amid sometimes probing questions, the hearings abounded in courtesy, without the angry flashes that marked Senate appearances ... to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Scott Turner, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to serve as Housing and Urban Development secretary, testified during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee on January 16, 2025.

Senate hearings are scheduled this coming week for several of Trump’s picks for the Cabinet. Many have met with senators individually. Now, they will go before the committees overseeing the agencies that Trump wants them to run. Here’s a look at the schedule for Senate hearings set so far, in Eastern time:

Scott Turner, an official during the first Trump administration, said that the country was not building enough homes and that the housing department was “failing at its most basic mission.”

Senators pressed Department of Housing and Urban Development nominee Eric Scott Turner on how he would tackle housing affordability and homelessness during a Thursday confirmation hearing.

Trump seeks sharp reductions in federal spending, deeper tax cuts, seemingly universal tariffs and sweeping deregulation.

Picked to lead HUD, the former Texas House member tells senators there is a housing crisis. Democrats question whether any plans will succeed without more spending.

Senate hearings are scheduled this week for several of Trump's picks for the Cabinet. Many nominees have met with senators individually. Now, they will go before the committees overseeing the agencies that Trump wants them to run. A hearing began Tuesday for Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary.