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.

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Senate to Vote on Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation, With Outcome Uncertain

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 ...
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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 ...
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Trump ‘very surprised’ at Collins, Murkowski over Hegseth vote

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Murkowski announces she’ll oppose Hegseth

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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 - 1d
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 - 1d
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 - 1d
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 - 1d
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 - 1d
Unredacted affidavit contains previously unreported allegation about Pete Hegseth’s behavior toward second wife

Hegseth has denied all allegations in the affidavit, which was written by his former sister-in-law.
NBC News - 1d
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 - 2d
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 ...
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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 - 3d
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 - 3d
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."
NBC News - 3d
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 - 3d
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
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
Pete Hegseth Dresses for Defense

The nominee for Secretary of Defense wore his patriotism on his sleeve during his confirmation hearing — and his belt, his socks, and his pocket square.
The New York Times - 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
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
Watch live: Senate panel grills Hegseth in first Trump confirmation hearing

The Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday begins a busy week of Trump Cabinet confirmation hearings with the president-elect's Pentagon nominee, Pete Hegseth, an Army veteran and former Fox ...
The Hill - Jan. 14
Trump's pick Pete Hegseth spars with Democrats over past comments

Hegseth, an Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host, will face questions about some of the negative stories that surfaced since Trump named him.
NBC News - Jan. 14
Special Counsel Report on Trump, Pete Hegseth Confirmation Hearing, and More

Plus, don’t go to this “Sex and the City” spot.
The New York Times - 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
F.B.I. Briefs Top Senators on Armed Services Panel About Hegseth

The committee’s Republican chairman and its top Democrat were briefed on F.B.I. findings into Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick. Democrats questioned whether there were gaps.
The New York Times - Jan. 12
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
Watch: Trump meets with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill, pays respect to Carter

President-elect Trump went to Capitol Hill Wednesday evening to meet with Senate Republicans and visit the Rotunda, where the late former President Carter is lying in state. With his inauguration ...
The Hill - Jan. 8
Trump to meet with Senate Republicans on Wednesday

President-elect Trump will be on Capitol Hill on Wednesday at the invitation of Senate Republican leadership, according to three sources familiar with the invitation. GOP leaders haven’t released ...
The Hill - Jan. 6
Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and the Honor of the American Military

Donald Trump’s foreign policy may not be as disastrous as that of George W. Bush, whose idealism and hubris led to calamity, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be corrosive.
The New York Times - Jan. 2

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