United States Senate Committee on Armed Services Susan Collins

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Why Susan Collins said 'No' to Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

Republican Sen. Susan Collins voted Thursday against advancing President Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, who has faced allegations of heavy drinking, financial mismanagement and abusive behavior toward women.

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Susan Collins: ‘Troubling’ that Hegseth FBI report omitted key information

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) told reporters Wednesday that she was concerned that the FBI’s background investigation report about secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth is said to

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Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as defense secretary as Democrats continue to raise concerns

In a 51 to 49 vote Thursday, the Senate advanced Hegseth's nomination, with two Republicans joining all Democrats in opposition. The vote started the clock on up to 30 hours of debate as senators spar over the nominee, while the GOP barrels forward, expecting to finalize his confirmation in a vote late Friday evening.

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Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon

A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.

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Senate GOP full steam ahead on Hegseth despite abuse allegations

Senate Republicans are steamrolling ahead on Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon, and a new report detailing ...

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Hegseth moves closer to confirmation after clearing key Senate vote

Senate Republicans have appeared largely unmoved by the allegations of misconduct that have clouded Pete Hegseth’s nomination ...

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Collins and Murkowski reemerge as Trump foils

A defining duo of the first Donald Trump administration is back.

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

Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two ...

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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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