A Democratic strategist issued a scathing rebuke of every senator who voted to advance the nomination of former Fox News weekend co-host Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary. President Donald Trump's ...
The vote broke the Senate filibuster and sets up a final confirmation vote, which will likely take place Friday. Democrat John Fetterman voted against advancing Hegseth for secretary of defense.
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.