Defense secretary nominee Hegseth clears last hurdle before confirmation vote

23 Jan 2025, 22:29 by Mark Moran · UPI

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- The Senate Thursday advanced President Donald Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of Defense, despite reports of misconduct and the objections of Democrats who say he is unqualified.

The 51-49 vote, which fell largely along party lines, is set for a confirmation debate Friday on the Senate floor.