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Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as Democrats continue to raise concerns

As the Senate approaches its final confirmation of Pete Hegseth to be defense secretary, Democrats are continuing to raise their concerns about his character and fitness to lead the nation's largest department.

FOX News on MSN · 19h

Hegseth clears Senate hurdle and advances to a final confirmation vote

Pete Hegseth cleared a procedural hurdle Thursday for a final Senate vote to advance his confirmation to lead the Department of Defense, setting up a high-stakes showdown.

The New York Times · 9h

Live Updates: Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick to Lead Pentagon, Faces Final Senate Vote

Hegseth’s nomination: Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, survived a crucial procedural vote that moved his bid to the full Senate. Fifty-one Republicans supported advancing his nomination; Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined Democrats in opposition. A final vote is expected Friday evening. Read more ›

Trump, United States Senate

US Senate confirms Trump nominee Ratcliffe as CIA director

A majority of the U.S. Senate on Thursday backed President Donald Trump's nominee John Ratcliffe, a former House of Representatives member who served as Director of National Intelligence during Trump's first term,

The Hill on MSN · 23h

Senate committees advance Trump’s energy, environment nominees

President Trump’s picks to lead the nation’s energy and environment-focused agencies all sailed through committee votes on Thursday morning. The Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee advanced Interior Department nominee Doug Burgum 18-2 and Energy Department pick Chris Wright 15-5.

Trump's budget director nominee gets pushback from Sen. Luján

President Donald Trump's pick for the Office of Management and Budget director was condemned Thursday by Democratic Senate leadership, whereas his Interior and Energy secretary nominees got approval recommendations from the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee.

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Senate Pushes Hegseth Toward Approval as G.O.P. Discounts New Allegations

All but two Republicans voted to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense to a final vote, as Democrats ...

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Senate receives affidavit from Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law accusing him of being ‘abusive’ toward ex-wife

Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law gave an affidavit to the Senate Armed Services Committee accusing him of being “abusive” ...

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Senate Democrats’ efforts to delay Trump Cabinet votes will cost them their weekend

Negotiations broke down to hold a final vote on Trump's CIA nominee, prompting Senate GOP leadership to tee up procedural ...

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New Ohio and Florida Senate-appointees sworn in as Vance and Rubio’s replacements

Two new senators were sworn in on Tuesday to replace new Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance.

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US Senate vote on Trump's CIA nominee Ratcliffe expected Tuesday

The U.S. Senate is expected to hold a confirmation vote on Tuesday on John Ratcliffe, President Donald Trump's nominee for ...

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