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Hegseth moves closer to confirmation

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

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Thune plunges into weekend standoff over Trump confirmations

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is making good on his threat to keep the Senate working after hours, vowing to go straight through the weekend if Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) doesn't cut a deal to speed things up.

The Washington Post on MSN · 8h

Hegseth moves closer to confirmation after clearing key Senate vote

Senate Republicans have appeared largely unmoved by the allegations of misconduct that have clouded Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary.

GOP proceeds with Pete Hegseth nomination

Tribune News Service on MSN · 1d

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.

The Hill on MSN · 19h

Senate GOP full steam ahead on Hegseth despite abuse allegations

Senate Republicans are steamrolling ahead on Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon, and a new report detailing allegations of abusive behavior by the nominee have seemingly not dissuaded

Boston.com · 9h

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

Two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, broke ranks and voted against nominating Hegseth.

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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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Trump's controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth's future faces crucial test in Senate committee hearing

Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for ...

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 ...

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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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Barrasso Promises Weekend Sessions If Dems Keep Holding Up Trump Cabinet Picks

Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, the second-ranking Republican in the Senate, on Wednesday called Democrat efforts to hold up ...

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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 ...

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Why Trump's Cabinet nominees are facing confirmation delays

Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Energy Chris Wright testifies during his Senate Energy and Natural Resources ...

New allegations against Pete Hegseth alarm Democrats as Pentagon confirmation looms

Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm over a sworn affidavit from the ex-sister-in-law of Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that accuses him of being abusive toward his second wife. The ...

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