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Senate Advances Nomination of Defense Nominee Hegseth

Thursday, 23 January 2025 03:14 PM EST

The U.S. Senate narrowly voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military veteran, to be President Donald Trump's secretary of defense, clearing the way for a vote on his confirmation later this week.

The tally was 51-49 in the 100-member Senate on a procedural measure to end debate.

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