Collins, Murkowski and Hegseth

Collins and Murkowski reemerge as Trump foils
Murkowski, Collins say they will vote against Hegseth
Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins on Thursday became the first Republicans to say they won't vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary. Plus, a federal judge in Seattle temporarily stalled President Trump's plans to end birthright citizenship,
Hegseth clears procedural vote for defense secretary despite losing Collins and Murkowski
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she "cannot in good conscience" support Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, and she and Sen. Susan Collins voted "no" on his nomination in a procedural vote.
Senate advances Hegseth nomination; Collins, Murkowski vote ‘no’
The Senate voted largely along party lines Thursday to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, brushing aside a litany of misconduct allegations and the objections of Democrats who argued he is unqualified for the job.
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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Hegseth nomination for Pentagon chief advances in U.S. Senate in close vote
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday advanced the nomination of veteran and onetime Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the nation’s military, despite numerous allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct, and his history of disparaging women in the armed forces.
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The Only Two Republicans Voting Against Trump’s Defense Pick Are Women
Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski were the only two Republicans who voted against Donald Trump’s choice to head the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, in a procedural vote Thursday, citing concerns with his ability to lead the U.
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Murkowski rejects Trump's Pentagon pick
Pete Hegseth is on track to be secretary of defense, despite Murkowski's opposition. He has denied multiple allegations of alcohol abuse, financial mismanagement and violence against women.
Trump’s Controversial Hegseth Inches Closer to Def Sec Job
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon, edged closer Thursday to winning Senate confirmation in spite of a slew of allegations that he has abused women and alcohol. All but two GOP senators—Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins—voted Thursday to advance the former Fox News host,
Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, clears Senate test vote
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination.
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Lisa Murkowski becomes first Republican to oppose Pete Hegseth’s Secretary of Defense nomination
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the first Republican to come out against Pete Hegseth ’s nomination to become the Secretary of Defense.
Why Susan Collins said ‘No’ to Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
Collins was one of two Republican senators to break ranks and oppose Hegseth Thursday, but it didn't stop the nomination from moving forward.
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Confirmation a murky prospect for Pete Hegseth as Senate forges ahead with defense secretary nom
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski announced that she would not back President Donald Trump’s controversial Pentagon nominee, and Maine Senator Susan Collins has also voiced her disapproval.
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GOP Sens. Murkowski, Collins vote against advancing Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary
Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she would vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks. Maine GOP Sen. Susan Collins also voted against Hegseth.