Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote against Hegseth, first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
The Alaska Republican’s decision Thursday comes ahead of a crucial test vote to advance Hegseth’s nomination toward confirmation.
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Hegseth tells senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault
At his confirmation hearing last week, the former combat veteran and Fox News host said he was “falsely accused” in the 2017 incident.
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 raced to bolster fresh allegations about his personal conduct.
Defense secretary nominee Hegseth clears last hurdle before confirmation vote
The Senate Thursday advanced President Donald Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of Defense, despite reports of misconduct and the objections of Democrats who say he is ...
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Senate advances Hegseth nomination; Collins, Murkowski vote ‘no’
The Senate voted largely along party lines Thursday to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary ...
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Murkowski lauds Trump's Energy nominee for his views on abundance and climate change
Energy company CEO Chris Wright accepts climate science and believes technology is key. So does Murkowski. Both embrace "all ...
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As Alaska lawmakers begin introducing bills, public pension revival is poised to advance
A pension bill that died in the House last year has been resubmitted and is one of 76 filed in advance of the session so far.