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The Senate voted 51-49 to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as defense secretary, setting up a Friday night confirmation vote.

Hegseth narrowly advances as Collins, Murkowski vote no

The Senate voted 51-49 to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as defense secretary, setting up a Friday night confirmation vote.

Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) joined all Democrats in voting against the embattled nominee. Hegseth is President Donald Trump’s first Cabinet nominee to draw GOP opposition on the floor.

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