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Trump defense pick Minnesota native Hegseth survives US Senate test vote 51-49

Headline from Duluth News Tribune, on the newest of 2 developments

One of the most divisive nominees among Trump's cabinet picks, Minneapolis native Pete Hegseth advances toward a role as Secretary of Defense. The Senate is set to vote on his confirmation Friday.

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  1. Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations

    Headline from WDIO Duluth ·

  2. Newest

    Trump defense pick Minnesota native Hegseth survives US Senate test vote 51-49

    Headline from Duluth News Tribune ·

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  1. Breitbart News

    Senate Panel Advances Pete Hegseth's Nomination to Full Senate (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday advanced the nomination of Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth to the full Senate, bringing him closer to being confirmed.

  2. Military Times

    Senate panel advances Hegseth’s bid to become next defense secretary (opens Military Times)

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    Military Times's feed description

    The vote from the Senate Armed Services Committee sets up a full Senate confirmation vote on Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon later this week.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Senate committee advances Pete Hegseth nomination (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    A Senate panel voted along party lines to approve Pete Hegseth's nomination to be the next defense secretary, moving his nomination along to a full Senate vote.

  4. Washington Times

    Trump names acting defense secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate.

  5. The Federalist

    Senate Committee Advances Pete Hegseth's SecDef Nomination (opens The Federalist)

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    The Federalist's feed description

    The Senate Armed Services Committee voted to send Pete Hegseth's defense secretary nomination to the full chamber for confirmation.

  6. MyNorthwest

    Senate pushes to advance Hegseth as defense secretary amid mounting allegations (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate GOP leaders rushed to advance Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee in a crucial test vote Thursday,

  7. Duluth News Tribune

    Trump defense pick Minnesota native Hegseth survives US Senate test vote 51-49 (opens Duluth News Tribune)

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    Duluth News Tribune's feed description

    One of the most divisive nominees among Trump's cabinet picks, Minneapolis native Pete Hegseth advances toward a role as Secretary of Defense. The Senate is set to vote on his confirmation Friday.

  8. Boston

    Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations against him (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, broke ranks and voted against nominating Hegseth.

  9. WDIO Duluth

    Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    The Senate has advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary. Thursday's vote pushed Hegseth toward confirmation, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior and qualifications to lead the U.S. military.

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