Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a Republican, predicted that Pete Hegseth will be confirmed as Defense secretary Friday evening and that Democratic opposition would target Tulsi Gabbard next.
The Senate is set to hold an initial procedural vote on Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon on Thursday as Democrats attempt to delay final passage. The vote comes after two Republican senators said they won't vote to confirm Hegseth's nomination.
Pete Hegseth is denying the allegations against him as the Senate plans to vote on his confirmation for Defense Secretary. Former senior GOP congressional advisor Rina Shah and Democratic strategist Richard Goodstein join Ana Cabrera to share their outlook for tonight.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is opposing the nomination of Pete Hegseth to be President Donald Trump's Defense secretary.
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.
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.
Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two Republicans oppose him.
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
The vote broke the Senate filibuster and sets up a final confirmation vote, which will likely take place Friday. Democrat John Fetterman voted against advancing Hegseth for secretary of defense.
The full Senate voted 51-49 on Thursday to advance Hegseth's nomination, paving the way for a final confirmation vote Friday.
The Senate is set to hold a final confirmation voe on Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Defense secretary on Friday, a day after advancing his nomination by a slim margin with two Republicans