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JUST IN: Hegseth Moves Closer to Defense Secretary Role After Senate Vote

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on January 23, 2025, with a vote of 51-49 to advance his nomination. This vote sets the stage for a final Senate confirmation, expected soon after the procedural victory.

Despite opposition from Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, who joined Democrats in their "no" votes, the majority of Republicans rallied behind Hegseth.

If confirmed, Hegseth would lead the Department of Defense, overseeing a vast organization in a time of global security challenges.

H/T WAPO