Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in a series of controversies. Two Republicans are opposed to Hegseth.
The Republican-led chamber, requiring only a simple majority, voted to clear a procedural step and set the stage for confirmation likely this weekend.
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Senators vetting the nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary received an affidavit from a former sister-in-law ...
Two GOP senators said they will not support President Trump’s Defense pick Pete Hegseth, who can only afford to lose three ...
Pete Hegseth is closer to Senate confirmation as Trump's Defense secretary despite controversy and allegations of serious impropriety.
In “The War on Warriors,” published last year, the nominee to head the Pentagon lashes out at “social justice saboteurs” and ...