Two Republican Senators Oppose Hegseth for Defense Secretary
Statements from Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine set the stage for a close vote on Friday.
Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as defense secretary as Democrats continue to raise concerns
In a 51 to 49 vote Thursday, the Senate advanced Hegseth's nomination, with two Republicans joining all Democrats in opposition. The vote started the clock on up to 30 hours of debate as senators spar over the nominee, while the GOP barrels forward, expecting to finalize his confirmation in a vote late Friday evening.
Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s new Secretary of Defense in a dramatic late-night vote, despite ongoing controversy surrounding his qualifications and personal behavior.
Senate panel advances Defense secretary nominee Hegseth on party-line vote
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday voted to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, to the floor. The 14-13 vote was strictly along party
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary in 51-50 vote
Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
Hegseth Narrowly Wins Confirmation to Become US Defense Secretary
Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defense secretary, a major victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.
Hegseth will be Defense secretary. Here's how he plans to upend the Pentagon.
The Senate on Friday confirmed Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, a triumphant moment for the former Fox News host who overcame allegations of sexual misconduct, alcohol abuse and inexperience to attain one of the country’s most crucial positions.
2 Republican Senators break ranks to oppose Trump Cabinet nominee
The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary Thursday on a largely ...
Opponents of Kennedy's bid for top US health post urge senators to reject him
More than 80 organizations voiced opposition on Friday to Robert F. Kennedy Jr's nomination to lead the top U.S. health ...
'I just can't agree': Trump's Jan. 6 pardons face pushback from some Republican senators
Some Republicans on Capitol Hill were particularly critical of the pardons for those convicted of assaulting police officers, ...
Republican senators introduce bill to protect military installations
Republicans in the U.S. Senate, led by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, introduced a bill to protect military installations and ...
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Senators urge Republican colleagues to pursue bipartisan solutions on the border and immigration
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly and 12 of his colleagues in the Senate wrote a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune ...
Republican senator goes to war on mascots designed to teach children about soil, pests and the US Mint
A Republican senator has introduced legislation that would ban federal mascots and department-funded coloring books. The bill ...
Former GOP chair Jane Timken to become Ohio state Senator
Former Ohio Republican Party Chair Jane Timken is headed to the Statehouse. Timken, who unsuccessfully ran to be a U.S. Senator, will replace state Sen. Kirk Schuring in the Ohio Senate. “I’m ...