Trump 'surprised' about Republican senators who oppose Pete Hegseth

Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump’s US defense secretary

The Senate has confirmed President Trump’s controversial pick for U.S. defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, after a late-night, tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance. NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor ...

NBC News - 18h

Trump’s controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth confirmed by Senate

Vice-president casts tie-breaking vote for Fox News host despite allegations of sexual assault and alcohol abuse. Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News personality and rightwing commentator who has ...

The Guardian - 1d

Murkowski announces she’ll oppose Hegseth

Politico - 2d

Who Are the Three Republican Senators Who Voted Against Pete Hegseth?

Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell voted against confirming Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary. To Capitol insiders, their decisions weren’t surprising.

The New York Times - 14h

Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary; Vance casts tiebreaking vote

Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.

CBS News - 14h

Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

One of President Donald Trump's most controversial cabinet picks has been confirmed. Pete Hegseth is the nation's newest defense secretary, after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote. ...

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Pete Hegseth confirmed as next defense secretary in extremely narrow Senate vote

The Senate, in an extremely narrow vote, confirmed Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's embattled pick to serve as secretary of defense.

ABC News - 1d

VP Vance breaks tie in the Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

The Republican-controlled Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting a tie-breaking vote.

NBC News - 1d

Pete Hegseth narrowly confirmed as Trump’s defence secretary

VP casts deciding vote after three Republican senators break ranks over claims of sexual abuse and excessive drinking

Financial Times - 1d

Pete Hegseth: five things to know about the new US secretary of defense

Hegseth has been accused of sexual assault and excessive drinking, and has endorsed extremist Christian doctrine. The Senate has confirmed Fox News host and army veteran Pete Hegseth to be the US ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump reacts to Republicans who won't vote for Hegseth

President Trump is reacting to news of Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voting against Pete Hegseth, his pick to run the Department of Defense. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - 1d

Senate to vote on Pete Hegseth confirmation for secretary of defense

Former Fox News host accused of sexual assault, financial mismanagement and excessive alcohol use appears to have enough Republican votes. US politics – live updates The Senate will vote on ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump 'surprised' about Republican senators who oppose Pete Hegseth

Trump told reporters he was "surprised" Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins planned to vote against former Fox News host Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Defense Department.

NBC News - 1d

Trump ‘very surprised’ by Murkowski, Collins votes against Hegseth

President Trump on Friday said he wasn't expecting Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Susan Collins (Maine) to vote against his controversial nominee for secretary of Defense: Army ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump 'very surprised' Collins and Murkowski opposed advancing Hegseth nomination

President Trump told reporters he was "very surprised" when Sen. Collins, R-Maine, and Sen. Murkowski, R-Alaska, voted against advancing the nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve as the secretary of ...

NBC News - 1d

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.

ABC News - 1d

Senate Advances Pete Hegseth’s Nomination as Defense Secretary to Final Vote

All but two Republicans voted to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense to a final vote, as Democrats raced to bolster fresh allegations about his personal conduct.

The New York Times - 2d

Senate votes to advance Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary despite some Republican opposition – live

Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins have come out in opposition to the former Fox host running the Pentagon. Key Republican senators to vote against Hegseth for US defense secretary ...

The Guardian - 2d

What It Means That Republicans Aren’t Acting on the Pete Hegseth Allegations

Party loyalty remains strong even for nominees who go down. Pete Hegseth’s no different, but the Trump era has strengthened it even more.

The New York Times - 2d

Key Republican senators to vote against Pete Hegseth for US defense secretary

Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins say they cannot support nominee, raising fresh doubts about confirmation chances. Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska announced that they ...

The Guardian - 2d

Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate

The Senate voted to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination to be Trump's defense secretary, putting him on a path to final confirmation at the end of the week.

NBC News - 2d

Senate receives affidavit from Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law

Senators received an affidavit Tuesday from Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law, accusing the Trump nominee for defense secretary of threatening conduct toward his second wife Samantha Hegseth. ...

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Senators receive affidavit with new allegations about Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Defense, is facing new allegations in an affidavit reviewed by senators. In the document, Hegseth's former sister-in-law alleges he ...

CBS News - 4d

Senators receive affidavit containing new allegations against Pete Hegseth

Senators have received an affidavit from the former sister-in-law of Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee to serve as secretary of defense, that says his behavior caused his second wife to fear ...

NBC News - 4d

Senators receive new allegations against Pete Hegseth, who denies the claims

The former sister-in-law of Trump’s Defense Secretary pick said in an affidavit that Hegseth made his second wife fear for her safety. Hegseth's second wife said, "I do not believe your information ...

NBC News - 4d

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."

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Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon

The Senate Armed Services Committee voted along party lines to send Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be defense secretary to the Senate floor.

NBC News - 5d

Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing highlights Republicans’ servility to Trump | Moira Donegan

Defense secretary nominee is incompetent and seems to have no redeeming qualities – but his appointment looks assured. In some ways, the secretary of Defense nomination of Pete Hegseth was always ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Embattled defense pick Pete Hegseth grilled at Senate confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defense, was grilled on Tuesday during his Senate confirmation hearing. Hegseth answered questions regarding assault ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

Pete Hegseth faces Senate grilling in confirmation hearing

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faced tough questioning about his views on women in combat and reports of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking during his Senate confirmation hearing ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Trump allies reacting to Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing

President-elect Donald Trump's allies are reacting favorably to Pete Hegseth's performance during his Senate confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense Cabinet role. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Pete Hegseth’s tense confirmation hearing ends with no sign of Republican defections against Trump’s Pentagon pick – live

Democrats appeared skeptical of Hegseth’s qualifications to lead the Pentagon and grilled him on sexual assault allegations and women in the military. ‘I’m not perfect’: Hegseth testifies on ...

The Guardian - Jan. 14

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