Mitch McConnell's Vote Against Trump Nominee Pete Hegseth Sparks MAGA Fury
McConnell opposes Hegseth on final confirmation vote
McConnell voted no on Hegseth as Pentagon head, forcing Vance to cast tiebreaker
McConnell’s Vote Against Hegseth Was a Shot Across Trump’s Bow
The Senate just barely confirmed Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary last week. Mitch McConnell’s vote against him in particular could spell trouble for Trump's shakiest nominees, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr,
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Mitch McConnell issues scathing statement after voting against Pete Hegseth
Sen. Mitch McConnell accused new defense secretary Pete Hegseth of having "no substantial observations on how to defend Taiwan or the Philippines against a Chinese attack."
What Is Mitch McConnell’s Deal Right Now?
On Friday night, Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell strode onto the Senate floor and, without a moment’s hesitation, voted against the Republican president’s nominee for secretary of defense. The vote marked the hard launch of a new, unburdened, and final chapter in McConnell’s 40-year Senate career.
Who Are the Three Republican Senators Who Voted Against Pete Hegseth?
Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell voted against confirming Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary. To Capitol insiders, their decisions weren’t surprising.
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US: Pete Hegseth has failed – Mitch McConnell criticizes Trump’s defense secretary
Former Senate Republican Leader, Mitch McConnell on Friday night criticized President Donald Trump’s nominee for Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, just before he was confirmed. DAILY POST reports that the vote to confirm Hegseth for the role of defense secretary went late into Friday night.
McConnell says national security threats pushed him to vote ‘no’ on Hegseth
Mitch McConnell said he doesn't think Pete Hegseth has passed the test proving he is capable of helping the military stand up to China and Russia.
Hegseth confirmed: Vance comes to rescue after McConnell rebellion forces tiebreaker
Mitch McConnell's last-minute rebellion forced JD Vance to return to the Senate and sets up a tense future as three Republicans defy Trump.
Mitch McConnell votes against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary in one of his first votes outside of Republican leadership
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
The Senate on Friday night confirmed President Donald Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, to become the country’s next defense secretary.
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Senate is voting on Hegseth nomination for defense secretary in dramatic late night session
The Senate is voting in a dramatic late-night session on Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary
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Why 'traditional Republican defense hawk' McConnell voted against Hegseth — regardless of Trump
Donald Trump nominee Pete Hegseth — despite being inundated with controversy — was narrowly confirmed as defense secretary in the U.S. Senate. The vote was extremely close. In contrast to Secretary of State Marco Rubio — who enjoyed strong bipartisan support in a confirmation vote — Hegseth was universally opposed by