Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) said that Hegseth is “definitely on his way” to getting confirmed for his position of secretary of defense.

Roger Wicker ... s confirmation vote for secretary of defense, expressing how important it is for Hegseth to be confirmed given the “dangerous” times the United States is facing.

WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's new administration after its 44-year-old nominee fended off allegations of ...

"We must not underestimate the importance of having a top-shelf communicator as secretary of defense," Wicker said.

Two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, broke ranks to oppose Hegseth.

Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his ...

23 (UPI) --The Senate Thursday advanced President Donald Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of Defense ... Biden administration. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ...

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