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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. She is pictured here at the National Press Club in Washington, Sept. 2, 2015. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's confirmation hearing for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will take place at the Capitol Hill on Wednesday at 10 a.m. EST. Haley was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump back in November and was one of the first nominees for his cabinet.

Haley is expected to talk about the U.S. spending on the U.N., media reports said, citing a copy of her opening statement. She is also expected to target the U.N. for its treatment of Israel and say the U.S. should reconsider its contribution of 22 percent of the annual budget. According to reports, Haley could face questions about Trump's recent remarks that the U.N. serves little purpose any more, and also about the U.S. spending too much money to be a part of it.

The confirmation hearing for Haley can be live-streamed here. Cable news channels will also televise portions of the Senate confirmation hearing.

"Governor Haley has a proven track record of bringing people together regardless of background or party affiliation to move critical policies forward for the betterment of her state and our country," Trump said in a statement in November. "She is also a proven dealmaker, and we look to be making plenty of deals. She will be a great leader representing us on the world stage."

The 44-year-old had earlier said that she had not campaigned for a Cabinet position and did not expect one since she often was at odds with Trump during the campaign. She also described herself as not a fan of the business mogul.

South Carolina's first female and first minority governor will leave office with two years remaining in her tenure. During the Senate hearing, Haley — who has next to no foreign policy experience — could also face tough questions about Russia's global role and human rights.

If Haley is appointed, Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster will likely replace her as the governor of South Carolina.