Jan 23, 2025 · Now, with Trump back in office, they were the only Republicans voting against advancing Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Defense secretary on Thursday.

Jan 25, 2025 · The US Senate on Friday approved Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary by a razor-thin margin, in which, Vice President JD Vance had to cast the tie-breaking vote.

Jan 24, 2025 · But Sen. Lisa Murkowski has launched an opposition to the nomination of Pete Hegseth for secretary of Defense. The confirmation vote is expected Friday in the Senate, and Murkowski was the first Republican to oppose Hegseth, with Sen. Susan Collins close behind.

Jan 25, 2025 · Senator Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska, has long been considered a pivotal swing vote. Tom Brenner for The New York Times. Late Friday night, all but three Republican senators voted to...

The Senate narrowly advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary on Thursday in a 51-49 vote, moving him one step closer to confirmation despite fierce...

Jan 23, 2025 · WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday advanced the nomination of veteran and onetime Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the nation’s military, despite numerous allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct, and his history of disparaging women in the armed forces.

Jan 25, 2025 · She was the first GOP senator to publicly break ranks with Trump on his nomination of Pete Hegseth as defense secretary as it advanced this week. Murkowski also said she “strongly” disagreed with Trump’s move to rename North America’s tallest peak, in Alaska, from Denali to Mount McKinley.

Jan 23, 2025 · Hegseth will need a simple majority of the Senate to vote in his favor to be confirmed. With the Republicans' 53-seat majority, he can only afford to lose a handful of the conference. If there...

Jan 23, 2025 · 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. The vote on ending debate came down to the wire, though Hegseth ultimately …

Jan 23, 2025 · Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet...