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Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump and defense secretary

Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations

The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior and qualifications to lead the U.

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Pete Hegseth moves a step closer to being Trump's Defense secretary, despite allegations

Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joined all Senate Democrats against Hegseth, but they still fell short of the simple majority needed to stymie the Trump nomination.

Forbes · 9h

Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Trump’s Pentagon Pick Advances—As 2 Republicans Opposed

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.

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Live updates: Judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order; Hegseth passes key test

A federal judge temporarily blocked the president's effort to end birthright citizenship, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional" after multiple states tried to stop it in court. On Capitol Hill, though,

The Washington Post on MSN · 10h

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order

A Seattle judge issued a 14-day restraining order in response to a lawsuit from states calling Trump’s effort unconstitutional.

U.S. News & World Report · 18h

US Judge to Hear States' Bid to Block Trump Birthright Citizenship Order

Four Democratic-led states will urge a federal judge in Seattle on Thursday to block U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing the Republican's executive order curtailing the right to automatic birthright citizenship in the United States.

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Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017.

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Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pick for Defense Secretary, Paid $50K to Quiet Sexual Assault Accuser: Report

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, reportedly paid a $50,000 settlement to a woman who accused him of sexual assault.

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Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate

The Senate on Thursday voted to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination to be President Donald Trump's defense secretary, putting him on a path to final confirmation at the end of the week.

Hegseth clears first Senate hurdle despite Democrats’ efforts to tank Pentagon nominee

The Republican-led chamber, requiring only a simple majority, voted to clear a procedural step and set the stage for confirmation likely this weekend.

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Senate to hold test vote on Pete Hegseth as a key Republican announces opposition

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faces a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination.

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Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations against him

A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a weekend show. Trump tapped him as the defense secretary to lead an organization ...

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