Senate advances Hegseth nomination; Collins, Murkowski vote ‘no’
The Senate voted largely along party lines Thursday to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, brushing aside a litany of misconduct allegations and the objections of Democrats who argued he is unqualified for the job.
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll vote against Pete Hegseth to lead Pentagon
Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Thursday announced on social media that she would vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense.
Alaska senator opposes Hegseth, becoming first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
WASHINGTON — Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks.
Senate to hold test vote on Pete Hegseth as a key Republican announces opposition
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faces a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination.
Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations against him
Two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, broke ranks and voted against nominating Hegseth.
US Senate Advances Nomination of Trump Defense Pick Hegseth
The U.S. Senate narrowly voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military veteran, to be President Donald Trump's secretary of defense, clearing the way for a vote on his confirmation later this week.
Pete Hegseth clears Senate test vote despite opposition from 2 Republicans
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination.
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.
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