john kelly's hearing for homeland security secretary is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. he'll go before the senate homeland security and government tall affairs committee. kelly will face questions on a number of trump's campaign pledges to fall under his per view, including building a wall against mexico, the deportation of immigrants living in the u.s. illegally and tracking foreigners who overstay their se vis visas. "the new york times" reports that general kelly has often called russia a threat to u.s. leadership in the western hemisphere. he also called for a more balanced approach to border protection saying security cannot just focus on, quote, end a series of stands on a one-foot line along the u.s./mexico border. kelly is expected to be confirmed by the homeland security committee and by the full senate later on. and the confirmation hearings for the highest ranking