Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Thursday called Hegseth, a former Fox News host who retired from the Army with the rank of major, “utterly unqualified” and among Trump’s ...

The 51-49 vote to end debate on Hegseth’s nomination sets the stage for a ... Senate advances Hegseth nomination; Collins, Murkowski vote ‘no’ by Alexander Bolton - 01/23/25 2:57 PM ET.

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 ...

The Senate advanced Pete Hegseth's nomination as defense secretary, despite Democrats' objections and unease among Republicans over sexual assault allegations and concerns about his qualifications.

WASHINGTON — The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and ...

US Senate advances Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Pentagon chief, despite allegations GOP senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins break with their party to oppose candidacy of Fox News host, who ...

WASHINGTON — The Senate Armed Services Committee voted Monday along party lines to send Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be defense secretary to the Senate floor as President Donald Trump tries to ...

The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday, Jan. 20, advanced Hegseth’s nomination to become President Donald Trump’s defense secretary, sending the matter to the Senate floor for a vote ...

Pete Hegseth Hegseth clears Senate hurdle and advances to a final confirmation vote Hegseth’s nomination faced another obstacle this week when his ex-sister-in-law alleged he had abused his ...

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The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday voted to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, to the floor. The 14-13 vote was strictly along party lines.