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Senate nears final vote on Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, with some uncertainty
The Republican-controlled Senate is expected to vote on whether to confirm Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s controversial pick for defense secretary.
Hegseth's defense secretary nomination heads for Senate confirmation vote
The U.S. Senate is poised to narrowly confirm Pete Hegseth's nomination as defense secretary following a close 51-49 Thursday vote. All Democratic senators voted no due to fitness and character issues.
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.
Armed Services Committee approves Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth
Hegseth, 44, is a combat veteran and former Fox News host. The committee voted along party lines to advance his nomination to the full Senate.
Trump names acting defense secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed
President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate
Trump praises defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth during ball
President Trump praised defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth during his remarks at the Commander in Chief inaugural ball and said he would build "the most powerful military."
Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Defense Secretary Nominee Faces New Allegations Of ‘Aggressive’ Behavior
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.
King votes against Hegseth for defense secretary
U.S. Sen. Angus King joined Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee Monday in voting against the nomination of former Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense.
Senate panel advances Hegseth's bid to become next defense secretary
The vote from the Senate Armed Services Committee sets up a full Senate confirmation vote on Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon later this week.
Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon
A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.
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Fischer regains leadership of Senate Strategic Forces Subcommittee
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) has been named chair of the Senate Armed Services’ subcommittee overseeing U.S. nuclear weapons and ...
Armed Services Panel Rushes Through Hegseth Nomination Along Party Lines
In a private vote, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved Mr. Hegseth’s nomination strictly along party lines on a vote ...
Hegseth moves closer to confirmation after clearing key Senate vote
Senate Republicans have appeared largely unmoved by the allegations of misconduct that have clouded Pete Hegseth’s nomination ...
New allegations against Hegseth as Senate readies vote on Pentagon nominee
Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law said in an affidavit to senators on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's pick to lead ...
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Budd assigned to Armed Services Subcommittee assignments for 119th Congress
U.S. Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) has received the following subcommittee assignments for the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) for the 119th ...
Hegseth emerges from tough Senate hearing with confirmation vote on track
Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon, withstood hours of questioning during his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing.
Trump picks face Senate scrutiny as confirmation process rolls on
Doug Collins and Elise Stefanik are set for hearings as President Donald Trump's cabinet confirmation process continues in ...
Top Senate Armed Services members briefed second time on Hegseth FBI background check after ex-wife gave statement
Pete Hegseth’s ex-wife recently gave a new statement to the FBI about the defense nominee’s alcohol use, according to two ...