Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) told reporters Wednesday that she was concerned that the FBI’s background investigation report about secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth is said to have omitted relevant information,
The Senate voted Thursday to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination to be President Donald Trump's defense secretary, putting him on a path to final confirmation at the end of the week. The vote was 51-49,
The Alaska senator announced on Thursday that “she cannot in good conscience” support Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Defense Secretary.
The senator from Maine finds it “troubling” that the FBI failed to share certain information about Pete Hegseth with senators. And we all know what she does when she’s troubled: Nothing!
A defining duo of the first Donald Trump administration is back.
Voting against Hegesth in a procedural motion on Thursday, the two released statements declaring their disapproval of the Fox News host and his long history of comments about women serving in combat. Collins, in her statement, insinuated that she didn’t believe Hegseth’s views had changed, despite his assurances.
Collins was questioned on Tuesday on Capitol Hill by reporters about President Donald Trump's decision to pardon the rioters. At first, she deferred, saying she wasn't sure who exactly was pardoned.
Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two Republicans oppose him.
President Donald Trump said he was "very surprised" that Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted to oppose Pete Hegseth's nomination as Defense Secretary. Sen. Mitch McConnel, a Trump critic,
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination.
Both Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted "no" in a procedural vote on Hegseth's confirmation Thursday.