The Senate has voted to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense, with key support from Mitch McConnell, indicating he may secure the majority needed for confirmation. Despite Senator Lisa Murkowski's opposition, reports suggest there's sufficient support to avoid a tie that would require Vice President JD Vance's vote. The article reflects on the rapid progression of nomination confirmations within the Trump administration, underscoring the political maneuvering involved in these key appointments and the anticipated swearing-in of new director positions, such as John Ratcliffe as CIA director.
We have had word that Lisa Murkowski, Senator Murkowski of Alaska, will be a no. But of course, it would take at least three no's for a tie.
This is a big deal for Pete Hegseth... this means that he may have the 51 votes that he needs for final confirmation without the help of Vice President JD Vance.
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