Lisa Murkowski had openly challenged or rebuked him at least three times. The defiance by a congressional Republican months after Trump's political comeback has stood out. But the centrist ...
Donald Trump nominee Pete Hegseth — despite being inundated with controversy — was narrowly confirmed as defense secretary in the U.S. Senate. The vote was extremely close. In contrast to Secretary of State Marco Rubio — who enjoyed strong bipartisan support in a confirmation vote — Hegseth was universally opposed by
The Senate on Friday night confirmed President Donald Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, to become the country’s next defense secretary.
Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the first Republican to come out against Pete Hegseth’s nomination to become the Secretary of Defense. In a lengthy statement posted on X/Twitter, Murkowski explained why she would not vote to confirm him,
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.
Vice President JD Vance was required to cast a tie-breaking vote after three Republicans voted against Hegseth.
In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski had openly challenged or rebuked him at least three times
Murkowski is a moderate with a history of bucking her party and Trump when she has felt it was the right thing to do.
Lisa Murkowski has openly challenged or rebuked ... Susan Collins of Maine and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. It took Vice President JD Vance's tiebreaking vote to confirm Hegseth.
President Donald Trump’s controversial choice for defense secretary reported for his first day on the job. Here’s what could be in store for the military under his leadership.
The Alaska senator announced on Thursday that “she cannot in good conscience” support Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Defense Secretary.
Vice President J.D. Vance cast the deciding vote to break a 50-50 tie after three Republican senators opposed Trump’s controversial choice for defense secretary.