Pete Hegseth, GOP and Thom Tillis

GOP senator reneged on voting against Hegseth
Most of President Donald Trump's successful Cabinet nominees so far — including, as of Monday evening, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent — were confirmed by comfortable margins. But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth squeaked by 51 to 50, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the second-ever tie-breaking vote for a Cabinet secretary.
Tillis Assured Hegseth’s Former Sister-in-Law Her Testimony Could Convince GOP Senators to Vote No
The North Carolina senator provided pivotal 50th ‘yes’ vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary.
Amid speculation otherwise, Tillis delivers pivotal vote for Hegseth
Pete Hegseth’s confirmation vote from the Senate on Friday night, in a tie broken by Vice President J.D. Vance, was helped by a North Carolina Republican senator and a one-on-one meeting between the two.
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Key GOP Senator Solicited Testimony Against Pete Hegseth, Then Voted to Confirm Him Anyway
Thom Tillis reportedly assured Hegseth’s former sister-in-law that her statement would turn the tide against him.
Tillis hesitates but in the end votes to confirm Hegseth as secretary of Defense
The North Carolina Republican said he did his “due diligence” and deferred to the Senate Armed Services Committee endorsement.
GOP Sen Voted for Pete Hegseth Despite Promises to Key Witness
Sen. Thom Tillis reportedly told Danielle Hegseth her sworn statement could convince him to oppose the nomination.
Republican who voted for Hegseth told witness her testimony could sway his vote: report
Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, was “personally assured” by Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) that her stinging statement critical of the Defense secretary nominee could carry influence with Republican senators – and doom his nomination,
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'Utter disgrace': 'Coward' Thom Tillis enrages internet with fate-sealing vote on Hegseth
Social media critics raked Republican Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) over the coals after he, along with Vice President J.D. Vance, ...
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U.S. Sens. Katie Britt, Thom Tillis introduce Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act
The introduction of this legislation comes on the heels of Congress passing Britt’s Laken Riley Act.
North Carolina members of Congress introduce bill allowing ‘sanctuary cities’ to be sued
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White House warns of ‘consequences’ for Republicans who don’t support all of Trump’s nominees
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President Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons draw criticism from North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis
A sweeping presidential pardon for January 6 rioters drew the criticism of North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis on Tuesday.
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Senator Thom Tillis and GOP Colleagues Reintroduce Bill Targeting Sanctuary City Policies in North Carolina
GOP senators reintroduce a bill to allow legal action against sanctuary cities for crimes by undocumented immigrants.