Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks.The Alaska Republican’s decision comes ahead of a crucial test vote to advance Hegseth’s nomination toward confirmation.

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination.

Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen ... Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer implored his colleagues to think seriously, “Is this the best man we have to lead the greatest military in the ...

Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she ... Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday that Hegseth is unqualified for the job because of his personal behavior, including drinking ...

Anti-establishment conservatives who opposed Thune for leader are satisfied but cautiously optimistic, as Trump turns up the pressure to confirm his nominees.

President Donald Trump fired the inspectors general from more than a dozen federal agencies in a Friday night purge, according to a Trump administration official, paving the way for him to install his own picks for the independent watchdog roles.

On Saturday, Republicans joined in with the criticism. Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley, 91, a staunch Trump ally, said in a statement obtained by CNN that Congress wasn’t notified in advance of the firings in adherence to the law.

Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen ... Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer implored his colleagues to think seriously, "Is this the best man we have to lead the greatest military in the world?"

Dave McCormick's vote helped Hegseth overcome three GOP defections for be confirmed as secretary of defense. Democrat John Fetterman voted no.

Republican lawmakers celebrated after the Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary on Friday.The Senate was split 50-50, with three Republicans — Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Susan Collins,

The US Senate approved the nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth as the new Secretary of Defense on Friday. Hegseth received Senate approval by just one vote. The journalist is embroiled in numerous allegations and scandals,

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s new Secretary of Defense in a dramatic late-night vote, despite ongoing controversy surrounding his qualifications and personal behavior.