Republicans say they are confident that Hegseth, who has been accused of alcohol and domestic abuse, will ultimately be confirmed to lead the Pentagon.

Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski announced that she would not back President Donald Trump’s controversial Pentagon nominee, and ...

The Alaska Republican plans to vote against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense.

At a contentious confirmation hearing, Sen. Dan Sullivan struck a familiar note by posing “the most important question” to ...

The Senate voted largely along party lines Thursday to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary ...

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faces a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination.

Senate Republicans have appeared largely unmoved by the allegations of misconduct that have clouded Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald ...

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said on Thursday that she will vote against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, citing deep misgivings about the man's ...

Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in a series of controversies. Two Republicans are opposed to Hegseth.

Energy company CEO Chris Wright accepts climate science and believes technology is key. So does Murkowski. Both embrace "all ...