In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski had openly challenged or rebuked him at least three times

The Senate is set to hold a final confirmation voe on Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Defense secretary on Friday, a day after advancing his nomination by a slim margin with two Republicans

Pete Hegseth, a prominent conservative commentator and former Army National Guard officer, was confirmed as secretary of defense on Friday in a

Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, are being widely watched for their votes. Vice President JD Vance could be called upon to break a tie vote to advance Hegseth toward ...

Pete Hegseth’s confirmation vote from the Senate on Friday night, in a tie broken by Vice President J.D. Vance, was helped by a North Carolina Republican senator and a one-on-one meeting between the two.

Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Susan Collins (R-ME) in opposition. Their defections forced Vance to travel to the Capitol ... 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Democrats uniformly opposed Hegseth ...

Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) announced “she cannot ... previewed this possibility earlier on Thursday. “If I were JD Vance, I’d stick around,” Wicker said, speaking to reporters, and later ...

President Donald Trump's nomination for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth was confirmed by the Senate Friday evening with Vice President J.D Vance casting the tie-breaking vote, marking only the second time in U.

Lisa Murkowski has condemned President Trump ... “In general, however, as I have said since January 6—and as Vice President Vance said as recently as last week—if someone committed acts ...

Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted "no" in a procedural vote ... and in the event of a tie, Vice President JD Vance can break it. He can afford to lose no more than three Republicans.

Lisa Murkowski ... sworn-in Vice President JD Vance will be needed to cast the tie-breaking vote. The move to oppose Hegseth's confirmation was not unexpected from Murkowski, who has earned ...

Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defence secretary, a major victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.