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Pete Hegseth, Senate and J. D. Vance

VP Vance breaks tie in the Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in and put Hegseth over the top.

ABC News on MSN · 20m

Senate confirms Hegseth to lead Pentagon after VP Vance casts tie-breaking vote

The Senate, in an extremely narrow vote, confirmed Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's embattled pick to serve as secretary of defense.

The New York Times · 41m

Live Count: The Senate Votes on Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense

He has denied the accusations, dismissing them as part of a smear campaign in testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee. On Tuesday, an ex-sister-in-law of Mr. Hegseth submitted a sworn statement to senators accusing him of being “abusive” toward his second wife.

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U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Senate May Vote on Trump Treasury Nominee Bessent This Weekend, Top Republican Says

Vote on Trump Treasury Nominee Bessent This Weekend, Top Republican Says WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate could vote to confirm Republican President Donald Trump's nominee for treasury secretary,

UPI News on MSN · 1d

Senate committees advance several Trump Cabinet nominees

Senate committees on Thursday approved a handful of Trump Cabinet nominees setting them up for approval by the full chamber.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Who has Donald Trump nominated for his Cabinet? The latest on the nominees

The Republican-controlled Senate plans to work overtime to approve President Donald Trump’s cabinet, including “nights, weekends, recesses,” according to Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Senate Democrats plan to slow down the process as much as possible – their only choice to disrupt the proceedings because it takes only a majority vote to approve nominees.

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Live updates: Vance breaks Senate tie to confirm Pete Hegseth; Trump tours wildfire damage in California

President Donald Trump is planning to travel to California to survey the wildfire damage in his first presidential visit ...

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Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary

WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's ...

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U.S. Senate investigation of migrant child’s death finds poor medical care at border protection facilities

The Senate Judiciary Committee launched its investigation following the 2023 death of an 8-year-old girl at a facility in ...

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Patel, Gabbard to appear before Senate committees next week

Some of President Donald Trump’s most controversial executive branch nominees are set to appear before Congressional ...

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Senate confirms Hegseth as Defense secretary; Trump tours fire damage in LA: Live updates

Donald and Melania Trump are stopping in North Carolina, California and Nevada during their first second-term trip. Follow ...

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Texas Senate school voucher proposal would give students $10,000 for private schooling

The Texas Senate is proposing $1 billion annually for a school voucher program. Sen. Brandon Creighton has now filed SB 2.

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Trump proposes 'getting rid of FEMA' while touring disaster areas

President Donald Trump surveyed disaster zones in California and North Carolina on Friday and said he was considering “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency, offering the latest sign ...

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