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Senate to vote on whether to confirm Pete Hegseth

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

NBC News on MSN · 1h

Senate to vote on whether to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

The vote comes after the Senate narrowly advanced Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon on Thursday, with two Republicans opposed to him.

conservativebrief · 2d

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.

Pete Hegseth Paid $50,000 to Silence His Accuser in 2017

Tribune News Service on MSN · 2d

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.

OK! Magazine on MSN · 6h

Pete Hegseth Paid $50,000 to Silence His Accuser in 2017: Report

The amount Pete Hegseth paid to quiet his sexual assault accuser has been revealed. According to multiple reports on Thursday, January 23, Donald Trump's defense secretary pick allegedly gave $50,000 to the woman accusing him of nonconsensual misconduct in 2017 in an effort to silence her from coming forward with her claims.

Newsweek on MSN · 22h

Pete Hegseth Reveals How Much He Paid Accuser

The new information came in response to additional questions posed to Hegseth by Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

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 ...

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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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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.

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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 ...

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 ...

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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Senators receive fresh allegations about defence pick Pete Hegseth

Trump's defence secretary nominee has denied claims of spousal abuse, made by his former-sister in law in an affidavit.

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Alert: Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon nominee, tells senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon nominee, tells senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault. Got a question? Put a reporter on it. Ever think of a question that you wish someone ...

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