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Senate, Pete Hegseth

Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as defense secretary as Democrats continue to raise concerns

In a 51 to 49 vote Thursday, the Senate advanced Hegseth's nomination, with two Republicans joining all Democrats in opposition. The vote started the clock on up to 30 hours of debate as senators spar over the nominee, while the GOP barrels forward, expecting to finalize his confirmation in a vote late Friday evening.

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Senate expected to confirm Pete Hegseth's Pentagon appointment in late evening vote

The Senate is expected to make a final confirmation vote for Pete Hegseth's defense secretary appointment under the Trump administration on Friday.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations against him

A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a weekend show. Trump tapped him as the defense secretary to lead an organization with nearly 2.1 million service members, about 780,000 civilians and a budget of $850 billion.

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The Hill on MSN · 1d

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

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

US Senate Advances Nomination of Trump CIA Director Pick

The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of John Ratcliffe, a former House of Representatives member who served as director of national intelligence during President Donald Trump's first term,

MSNBC · 1d

Senate confirms John Ratcliffe for CIA director

Ratcliffe, Trump’s former director of national intelligence, sought to reassure senators that he would remain apolitical in his role as CIA director.

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Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo braces for special session amid GOP tensions

At Capital Tiger Bay, Pizzo urges Democrats to focus on vital issues, takes aim at GOP infighting and calls out political ...

Contenders to Lead the Democratic Party Scramble to Show Momentum

As two Midwesterners battle for control of the Democratic National Committee, they are making loud yet unverifiable claims about their levels of support.

Democratic infighting is rising as Trump takes center stage

Democrats are finding themselves mired in infighting and schoolyard sniping just as President Trump begins his new term.

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Senate passes Laken Riley Act over Democratic Party opposition

The U.S. Senate voted 64-35 on Monday to pass the proposed Laken Riley Act and sent the measure to the House of ...

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First Trump-era deportation bill leaves Democratic Party divided

The law approved by Congress allows for the expulsion of immigrants accused of minor offenses without the requirement for ...

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Texas school choice takes center stage with Senate bill for Education Savings Account Program

DALLAS — The first glimpse of Texas' Education Savings Account Program, a major legislative priority for Governor Greg Abbott ...

Senate Pushes Hegseth Toward Approval as G.O.P. Discounts New Allegations

All but two Republicans voted to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense to a final vote, as Democrats ...

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ICC sanctions bill exposes weak spot for Senate Democrats

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) used a rare emergency meeting on Friday to make a plea for unity, but Democrats ...

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