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Hegseth moves closer to confirmation

Thune sets up votes to confirm Hegseth by week’s end

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) put the procedural wheels in motion to confirm embattled secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth by the end of the week. Senate Republicans are moving ahead quickly on Hegseth’s nomination despite an affidavit from his former sister-in-law obtained by Senate Democrats that accuses him of having an alcohol problem

conservativebrief · 1d

Vote To Confirm Hegseth As SecDef Set For End Of Week

Senate Majority John Thune (R-S.D.) has set up a vote to confirm former Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to become the next secretary of defense under President Donald Trump.

The Washington Post on MSN · 15h

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 for defense secretary.

GOP proceeds with Pete Hegseth nomination

Tribune News Service on MSN · 1d

GOP proceeds with Pete Hegseth nomination after ‘abuse’ report

Republicans pushed forward with Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense on Wednesday even after a damaging report emerged claiming that his second wife lived in fear of his “abuse.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he plans to get the full Senate to hold a final confirmation vote on Hegseth before the end of the week.

The Hill on MSN · 1d

Senate GOP full steam ahead on Hegseth despite abuse allegations

Senate Republicans are steamrolling ahead on Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon, and a new report detailing allegations of abusive behavior by the nominee have seemingly not dissuaded them.

USA Today · 3d

Pete Hegseth nomination advances in Senate despite Sen. Mark Kelly's objections

Pete Hegseth’s controversial nomination as defense secretary moved a step closer to confirmation with the Senate Armed Services Committee recommending him to the job on party lines. U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., voted Monday against Hegseth, citing a lack of managerial experience and “concerning personal issues.”

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GOP plows ahead with Hegseth hearing as Democrats fume

Senate Armed Services Committee Democrats are fuming as Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s controversial pick to lead the ...

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Schumer supports Democrats delaying all Trump nominees who lack unanimous support

N.Y., said he supports Democrat efforts to slow down the confirmation of President Trump's Cabinet, including for key national security roles.

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Trump's controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth's 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 ...

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Pete Hegseth narrowly clears Senate test vote, poised for final confirmation on Friday

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth narrowly earned enough Republican support to clear a key Senate hurdle and is now all ...

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to a probable weekend session to confirm Trump nominees

We're approaching the first weekend of President Donald Trump's second term – and the Senate is already running behind in confirming his Cabinet nominees.

Republicans kick off race to confirm Trump nominees

Senate Republicans are kicking off their race to quickly confirm President Trump’s Cabinet nominees, and they’re starting ...

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Republican senators are mostly quiet on Trump’s sweeping pardons of Jan. 6 rioters

Many Republicans on Capitol Hill do not agree with President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon and commute sentences for more ...

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