Thune sets up votes to confirm Hegseth by week’s end - The Hill
4 days ago · Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) put the procedural wheels in motion to confirm embattled secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth by the end of the week. Senate Republicans are moving ...
Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking …
1 day ago · Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Hegseth, as a veteran of the Army National Guard who served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, “will bring a warrior's perspective" to the top military job.
Pete Hegseth Narrowly Confirmed as Trump's Defense Secretary
20 hours ago · The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth's position late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon. ... But Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Hegseth, as a ...
Senate Readies Final Hegseth Vote Amid New Abuse Claims
4 days ago · The Senate is poised to hold a final vote on Pete Hegseth's embattled nomination for defense secretary by the end of the week, despite an affidavit alleging abuse and excessive drinking that has intensified scrutiny of his candidacy, The Hill reported.. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., put the procedural wheels in motion to confirm Secretary of Defense nominee Hegseth by the end of ...
Pete Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary in tie-breaking vote …
1 day ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.. Rarely has a Cabinet nominee faced such wide-ranging concerns about his experience and behavior as Hegseth ...
Thune has privately told Trump that Hegseth has the votes to be ...
Jan 5, 2025 · Senate Majority Leader John Thune has privately told President-elect Donald Trump that he believes Pete Hegseth will have the votes to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense, according to three...
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with VP …
1 day ago · Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth and his family arrive at the US Capitol, on Friday. ... Collins said she had informed Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., of her opposition to Hegseth ...
Pete Hegseth Is Sworn In as Defense Secretary After Being …
1 day ago · Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law, ... Senator John Thune, the South Dakota Republican and brand-new majority leader, must be breathing a sigh of relief at the outcome. A defeat of such a high ...
VP Vance breaks tie to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary
1 day ago · All Democrats opposed the nominee.But Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Hegseth, as a veteran of the Army National Guard who served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, “will bring a warrior’s ...
Confirm Pete Hegseth - Washington Free Beacon
Jan 7, 2025 · Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R., S.D.) has privately told President-elect Donald Trump that he believes that Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick to run the Pentagon, has the votes to be...
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