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Senate tees up final vote on Bessent nomination to lead Treasury
The Senate on Saturday voted to advance Scott Bessent’s nomination to become the next secretary of the Treasury, putting him in line to be confirmed on Monday. Senators voted 67-23 to tee up final ...The Hill - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary as Vance Breaks Tie Vote
With two G.O.P. senators opposed, Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s pick for defense secretary, can afford to lose only one more. If he is confirmed, it is likely to be by the smallest margin for ...The New York Times - 1d -
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. ...CBS News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence secretary in tie-breaking vote
The one-time Fox News television host and combat veteran was narrowly confirmed in the Senate late on Friday.BBC News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Will Hegseth survive full Senate vote for confirmation?
A full Senate vote on Pete Hegseth's confirmation to be President Trump's secretary of defense is expected. Two Republicans have already said they plan to vote "no." CBS News Caitlin Huey-Burns ...CBS News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Senate set to hold final vote on Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary
The Senate is set to hold its final confirmation vote Friday on President Trump's embattled pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small has more.CBS News - 2d -
Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as Democrats continue to raise concerns
Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation vote to be defense secretary is expected to take place Friday night.CBS News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 ...The Hill - 3d -
Senate panel advances Turner for HUD on party-line vote
If confirmed, the NFL veteran and former developer would run a department with a $70 billion budget and roughly 8,000 employees.Politico - 3d -
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. ...NBC News - 4d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Senate votes to confirm Marco Rubio as Trump's secretary of state
The Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day.NBC News - 5d -
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 - 6d -
Senate panel advances Defense secretary nominee Hegseth on party-line vote
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday voted to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, to the floor. The 14-13 vote was strictly along party lines. ...The Hill - 6d -
Senate advances Laken Riley Act, teeing up final vote
The Senate voted Friday to advance the Laken Riley Act, putting Republicans a step closer to sending the first bill of the 119th Congress to President-elect Trump for his signature next week and ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
A question on ASEAN stumped Pete Hegseth at his Senate hearing. Why is it so important?
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee, appeared stumped when asked about the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN.NBC News - 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 -
Behind Pete Hegseth's explosive Senate confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from the Senate Armed Services Committee as he vies for the secretary of defense post in President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet. CBS News' Taurean Small and ...CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Trump Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth faces grilling in Senate hearing
Culture wars and personal issues are expected to dominate a hearing for Donald Trump’s choice to be the country's next defense secretary, Pete Hegseth.NBC News - Jan. 14 -
Pete Hegseth's Pentagon future faces crucial test in Senate committee hearing
Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for confirmation.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Key senators receive Pete Hegseth's FBI background check days out from confirmation hearing
An FBI background check for Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, was transmitted to key senators late Friday.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Senate advances Laken Riley Act in bipartisan 84-9 vote
The Senate advanced a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration Thursday as the issue comes front and center under the new Congress.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Senate Democrats face early test with vote on Laken Riley Act
Democrats will face an early test on how to navigate immigration under President-elect Trump on Thursday when the Laken Riley Act becomes the first bill to hit the Senate floor. The bill, which ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
More Senate Democrats say they'll vote to advance Laken Riley Act
More Senate Democrats have indicated they plan to vote to advance the Laken Riley Act in a procedural vote this Friday. The bill — which is named for the Georgia nursing student who was killed by ...The Hill - Jan. 8