Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in a series of controversies. Two Republicans are opposed to Hegseth.
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, faced a fiery Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday that drew protesters as well as veterans who expressed their support. Sen.
FILE - PeteHegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be defense secretary, responds to reporters during a meeting with Sen. MikeRounds, R-S.D., a member of the Senate Armed Services ...