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 objections of Democrats who argued he is unqualified for the job.
'Lack Of Judgment': GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski Will Oppose Trump Nominee Pete Hegseth
Republicans say they are confident that Hegseth, who has been accused of alcohol and domestic abuse, will ultimately be confirmed to lead the Pentagon.
Murkowski becomes first GOP senator against Hegseth: ‘I believe character is the defining trait’
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) announced “she cannot in good conscience” support Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Defense Secretary on Thursday, making her the first Republican senator to announce opposition to his nomination.
Republican Sen. Murkowski Opposes Hegseth for Defense Secretary
Some Republican lawmakers say they are taking seriously recent allegations that the man nominated to lead the Pentagon abused alcohol and engaged in erratic behavior.
Republican Senator Defies Trump and Won’t Vote for Hegseth
Senator Lisa Murkowski has become the first Republican to confirm that she won’t support Pete Hegseth’s bid to head the Department of Defense. The Alaska senator released a statement saying she couldn’t “in good conscience” support Donald Trump’s pick.
Alaska senator opposes Hegseth, becoming first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
WASHINGTON — Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet ...
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