Who Are the Three Republican Senators Who Voted Against Pete Hegseth?
Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell voted against confirming Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary. To Capitol insiders, their decisions weren’t surprising.
McConnell’s Vote Against Hegseth Was a Shot Across Trump’s Bow
The Senate just barely confirmed Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary last week. Mitch McConnell’s vote against him in particular could spell trouble for Trump's shakiest nominees, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr,
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
The Senate on Friday night confirmed President Donald Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, to become the country’s next defense secretary.
Mitch McConnell's Vote Against Trump Nominee Pete Hegseth Sparks MAGA Fury
After a few GOP senators, including McConnell, voted against Hegseth for defense secretary, the Senate narrowly voted to confirm him.
Trump ‘very surprised’ by Murkowski, Collins votes against Hegseth
President Trump on Friday said he wasn’t expecting Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Susan Collins (Maine) to vote against his controversial nominee for secretary of Defense: Army
Trump 'surprised' about Republican senators who oppose Pete Hegseth
At the White House, President Donald Trump said he was surprised that two senators have publicly said they'll vote against his nominee to lead the Defense Department.
Mitch McConnell's Vote Against Hegseth Raises Eyebrows Among Trump Critics
"McConnell spent his life creating this crisis...Only at the end does he find a conscience," political commentator Wajahat Ali wrote.
Mitch McConnell votes against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary in one of his first votes outside of Republican leadership
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.
Trump Dismisses Mitch McConnell’s No-Vote On His Pentagon Pick Pete Hegseth: ‘Winning Is What Matters’
President Donald Trump dismissed Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) no-vote Friday night against now-Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The former Fox News weekend host was confirmed Friday night with Vice President JD Vance casting a tie-breaking vote to end Hegseth’s controversial confirmation process.
Mitch McConnell votes against Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON – Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell was one of three Republicans voting against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth on Friday to be secretary of Defense, though his appointment was approved by the narrowest of margins.
The Trump-McConnell plot just thickened
We shouldn’t expect McConnell to be the next John McCain or Mitt Romney, but his vote Friday against Pete Hegseth previewed ...
Analysis: The Trump-McConnell plot just thickened
We shouldn’t expect McConnell to be the next John McCain or Mitt Romney, but his vote Friday against Pete Hegseth previewed ...