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Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate
The Senate voted Thursday to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination to be President Donald Trump's defense secretary, putting him on a path to final confirmation at the end of the week. The vote was 51-49, with just two Republicans — moderate Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine — voting with all 47 Democrats to try to block Hegseth.
The Senate voted Thursday to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination to be President Donald Trump's defense secretary, putting him on a path to final confirmation at the end of the week. The vote was 51-49, with just two Republicans — moderate Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine — voting with all 47 Democrats to try to block Hegseth.
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