Collins and Murkowski reemerge as Trump foils
A defining duo of the first Donald Trump administration is back.
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 objections of Democrats who argued he is unqualified for the job.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski: First Republican to oppose Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth
Sen. Lisa Murkowski opposes Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary, citing allegations of misconduct and lack of qualifications. Hegseth denies the claims, while Trump and GOP leaders defend him.
'Lack Of Judgment': GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski Will Oppose Trump Nominee Pete Hegseth
Republicans say they are confident that Hegseth, who has been accused of alcohol and domestic abuse, will ultimately be confirmed to lead the Pentagon.
Pete Hegseth Confirmation: First GOP Senator Says She’ll Vote ‘No’ On Trump’s Pentagon Pick
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.
Senate poised to vote to confirm Hegseth to lead Pentagon despite allegations
The Senate is poised to hold a vote to confirm Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as secretary of defense, late Friday evening.
Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate
Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two Republicans oppose him.
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Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations
The Senate has advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary. Thursday's vote pushed Hegseth toward confirmation, despite grave objections from Democrats and st
Trump on Hegseth Confirmation Vote: ‘I Hope He Makes It’
Even the president isn’t sure if his defense-secretary pick can squeak through what is expected to be an extremely close confirmation vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
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The D Brief: Hegseth’s $50K payout; Trump to NATO: spend 5% of GDP; DOD telework, cancelled; Boeing’s new losses; And a bit more.
What’s going on: A major program contributing to the losses is the Air Force’s KC-46 tanker, which alone incurred an $800 million hit. Its T-7A trainer program lost $500 million this quarter, while the remaining $400 million in losses come from other BDS programs: Starliner, VC-25 Air Force One, and MQ-25 refueler drone. Read the rest, here .
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Hegseth’s Nomination Advances; He Told Senator He Paid $50,000 to Accuser
The journey for Pete Hegseth to become the next secretary of defense passed a hurdle Thursday as the Senate voted
Cabinet nominees wait for Senate confirmation
While President Donald Trump starts his second term many of his cabinet nominees are still awaiting confirmation in the Senate.