The Republican-led chamber, requiring only a simple majority, voted to clear a procedural step and set the stage for confirmation likely this weekend.
Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in a series of controversies.
Republicans pushed forward with Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense on Wednesday even after a damaging report ...
Amid Republican claims of “anonymous smears,” a named person — and a Hegseth, at that — accuses the defense secretary nominee ...
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Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back ...
Trump's got the bullhorn now to say, ‘MAGA nation is watching,’” said outgoing Dallas County Republican Party Chair Kelley ...