Defense secretary-designee Pete Hegseth’s nomination cleared a key Senate hurdle Thursday, inching him closer to getting confirmed in a significant win for one of President Trump’s most embattled cabinet picks.
Pete Hegseth nomination clears key Senate hurdle as two Republicans signal opposition
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January 23, 2025
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