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Senate, Pete Hegseth

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Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as Democrats continue to raise concerns

As the Senate approaches its final confirmation of Pete Hegseth to be defense secretary, Democrats are continuing to raise their concerns about his character and fitness to lead the nation's largest department.

The Associated Press on MSN · 19h

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

A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a weekend show. Trump tapped him as the defense secretary to lead an organization with nearly 2.1 million service members, about 780,000 civilians and a budget of $850 billion.

NBC News on MSN · 18h

Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate

Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two Republicans oppose him.

Trump, Senate and Cabinet

Boston Herald · 2h

Trump’s Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here’s the schedule

Loeffler is a top donor to Trump who served for a time as a U.S. senator from Georgia. She was appointed to the seat by Gov. Brian Kemp and served from 2020 to January 2021, when she lost a special election. She was chief executive of Bakkt, a cryptocurrency trading platform. She will appear before the Small Business Committee.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1d

Senate Democrats’ efforts to delay Trump Cabinet votes will cost them their weekend

Negotiations broke down to hold a final vote on Trump's CIA nominee, prompting Senate GOP leadership to tee up procedural steps to advance John Ratcliffe and others.

Senate Finance chair hoping for Bessent confirmation vote next week

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo on Wednesday said he is hoping a full Senate confirmation vote for U.S. President Donald Trump's pick as Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, could occur next week.

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Senate Pushes Hegseth Toward Approval as G.O.P. Discounts New Allegations

All but two Republicans voted to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense to a final vote, as Democrats ...

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US Senate confirms Trump nominee Ratcliffe as CIA director

A majority of the U.S. Senate on Thursday backed President Donald Trump's nominee John Ratcliffe, a former House of ...

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Senate receives affidavit from Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law accusing him of being ‘abusive’ toward ex-wife

Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law gave an affidavit to the Senate Armed Services Committee accusing him of being “abusive” ...

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New Ohio and Florida Senate-appointees sworn in as Vance and Rubio’s replacements

Two new senators were sworn in on Tuesday to replace new Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance.

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Texas Senate files its priority bill to create school voucher program

The proposal would create education savings accounts and give families $10,000 a year in state funds to pay for their ...

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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state in first Trump Cabinet post approval

Washington — The Senate on Monday confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, making him the first of President Trump's ...

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Bourbon Street terror attack, Trump Tower Cybertruck explosion probe launched by Senate committee

The Senate Judiciary Committee is investigating the New Orleans terrorist attack that left 15 people dead, as well as the ...

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