Alaska Sen. Murkowski has faced Trump's wrath. She was willing to defy him after his return to power
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
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Hegseth’s Narrow Confirmation Could Pave Way for RFK Jr., Gabbard: Report
At the end of the day, a 50-50 tie was broken by Vice President JD Vance, confirming Hegseth and handing Trump a big win as he attempts to quickly fill key posts so he can begin implementing the kinds of changes and policies that won him a historic victory in November.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
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 becomes first Republican to oppose Pete Hegseth’s Secretary of Defense nomination
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,
Murkowski and Collins come out against Hegseth: ‘I believe character is the defining trait’
The Alaska senator announced on Thursday that “she cannot in good conscience” support Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Defense Secretary.
What JD Vance said after voting tie-breaker for Pete Hegseth; Elon Musk reacts
"I thought I was done voting in the senate," JD Vance wrote as he had to do a senator's job for Hegseth again. Elon Musk reacted to JD Vance's statement with a 'tears of joy' smiley. JD Vance is no longer a senator as he resigned from the Ohio senator post after becoming the vice president but had to cast the vote to break the tie.
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McConnell votes against Hegseth confirmation as Pentagon chief
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.
Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary after narrow Senate vote
Pete Hegseth was sworn in to lead the Department of Defense on Saturday, after a narrow vote in the Senate. The vote on Friday night was initially 50-50, with Vice President JD Vance then casting the tie-breaking vote.
Mitch McConnell votes against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary in one of his first votes outside of Republican leadership
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.
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Here’s a look at the busy week ahead for Trump’s Cabinet nominees
Confirmations for President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks are moving fast, with U.S. Senate floor votes and committee appearances
Senate narrowly confirms Minnesota's Pete Hegseth as defense secretary despite controversial past
Vice President JD Vance was required to cast a tie-breaking vote after three Republicans voted against Hegseth.
Tulsi Gabbard Faces High-Stakes Confirmation Hearing to Win Key Senators
Not all Republican senators have committed to voting in support of her appointment as director of national intelligence.