Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, clears Senate test vote
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.
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The Only Two Republicans Voting Against Trump’s Defense Pick Are Women
Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski were the only two Republicans who voted against Donald Trump’s choice to head the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, in a procedural vote Thursday, citing concerns with his ability to lead the U.S. military.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote against Hegseth, first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 picks ahead of a crucial test vote.
Sullivan is all in on Trump's Pentagon pick while Murkowski mulls Hegseth's expertise
At a contentious confirmation hearing, Sen. Dan Sullivan struck a familiar note by posing “the most important question” to Pete Hegseth. Because a confirmation hearing isn't all about the nominee.
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she's "unable to support" Hegseth
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she "cannot in good conscience" support Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, and Sen. Susan Collins voted "no" on his nomination in a procedural vote.
Senior U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski Won't Be Up for Re-Election Anytime Soon
Lisa Murkowski, the senior United States senator from Alaska, has held the seat since 2002. When will she be up for re-election? Here's what we know.
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski Says She Won’t Support Hegseth
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski said Thursday she won’t support Pete Hegseth’s Defense Secretary nomination, the first GOP senator to publicly oppose confirmation.
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Alaska Sen. Murkowski has faced Trump's wrath. She was willing to defy him after his return to power
In the early days of President Donald Trump's second term, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski has openly challenged or rebuked him at ...
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‘Mitch McConnell Is In’: Fox News Reports On Ex-Host Pete Hegseth Clearing Key Vote Ahead of Likely Confirmation
Fox News reported Thursday on Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News morning show host, passing a key vote to become President Donald Trump’s secretary of defense. “Breaking news this afternoon. I’m Martha ...
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Senate Confirms Next CIA Director With Penchant for QAnon
The Senate on Thursday confirmed former QAnon doomscroller John Ratcliffe to serve as Trump’s CIA director, 74–25. Ratcliffe, who served in Trump’s first administration as director of national ...