It will take a simple majority of 50 senators to advance Hegseth’s confirmation in Thursday’s vote. Most Republicans, who hold a 53-seat majority in the chamber, have signaled they will back the ...

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Some Republican lawmakers say they are taking seriously recent allegations that the man nominated to lead the Pentagon abused alcohol and engaged in erratic behavior.

The chamber will need a simple majority in what will be his first test vote that comes as several key Republicans hold their cards close to their vest.

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The vote may indicate whether fresh allegations about his personal conduct that surfaced this week are enough to stop his confirmation.

Though new reports on the former Fox & Friends co-host’s behavior have emerged, he’s likely to be confirmed as Defense secretary this week.

Pete Hegseth’s ex-wife recently gave a new statement to the FBI about the defense nominee’s alcohol use, according to two ...

Senate Republicans are steamrolling ahead on Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon, and a new report detailing ...

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The attorney for Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth pushed back on the latest claims against President Trump’s pick to ...

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