Two Republican Senators Oppose Hegseth for Defense Secretary
Statements from Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine set the stage for a close vote on Friday.
GOP Sen who backed Biden nominees becomes first Republican to oppose Pete Hegseth
Republican Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski — who bre with her party on numerous occasions to support former President Joe Biden’s nominees — became the first Republican senator […]
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she'll vote against Pete Hegseth to lead Pentagon
Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Thursday announced on social media that she would vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense. Republicans have a 53-seat majority in the U.
Senate Advances Pete Hegseth For DOD, Alaska And Maine Republicans Break Ranks
The Senate narrowly advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary on Thursday in a 51-49 vote, moving him one step closer to confirmation despite fierce objections from Senate Democrats and mounting unease among some Republicans.
Confirmation a murky prospect for Pete Hegseth as Senate forges ahead with defense secretary nom
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski announced that she would not back President Donald Trump’s controversial Pentagon nominee, and Maine Senator Susan Collins has also voiced her disapproval.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote against Hegseth, first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
The Alaska Republican’s decision Thursday comes ahead of a crucial test vote to advance Hegseth’s nomination toward confirmation.
'Lack Of Judgment': 2 GOP Senators Will Oppose Trump Nominee Pete Hegseth
Republicans are confident that Hegseth, who has been accused of alcohol and domestic abuse, will ultimately be confirmed to lead the Pentagon.
Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Trump’s Pentagon Pick Advances—As 2 Republicans Opposed
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.
Moderate Republican Murkowski won't back Trump pick Hegseth for defense secretary
Moderate GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska has broken her silence, saying she won't be voting to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense.
Senate to hold test vote on Pete Hegseth as a key Republican announces opposition
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, faces a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday on advancing his nomination. The vote will occur after lawmakers consider the
Murkowski says she will vote against Hegseth, making her 1st GOP senator to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Thursday she will vote against Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, who is facing a barrage of accusations about his personal conduct, making the Alaska Republican the first in her party to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks.
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 ...
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 raced to bolster fresh allegations about his personal conduct.