Hegseth’s Narrow Confirmation Could Pave Way for RFK Jr., Gabbard: Report

The Senate switched to Republican control following the 2024 elections, leaving the GOP with a bigger majority than the one Democrats had and, one would think, making it easier for them to confirm President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees. Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky tested the party’s three-seat majority late last week by voting against the confirmation of former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, who has served two combat tours as an Army National Guard officer….