Denton: Trump cabinet picks likely provide first test of his presidency Evan Jones December 28, 2016 1 minute read (AP photo) With three weeks and two days to go until inauguration day, our political analyst says President-elect Donald Trump’s first big test is likely to be Senate confirmation votes for his cabinet nominees. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones. Share: Post navigation Previous: Lampman set to retire from Virginia Amateur SportsNext: K-Guard Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament returns to Salem Civic Center Related Stories Does the Roanoke arts and culture scene Pop! for you? Check it out this weekend Gene Marrano March 4, 2026 0 9 to 5 opens at MMT, two more plays coming to the area next week and the RSO presents Shostakovich’s Fifth – A Symphony of Change Gene Marrano March 4, 2026 0 Detectives hunt armed suspects who targeted wrong house in Southeast Roanoke Ian Price March 3, 2026 0