Categories Selected Articles Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate Post author By Mike Nova Post date January 23, 2025 Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth’s defense secretary bid, which has been mired in a series of controversies. ← ‘Blatantly unconstitutional’: US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s ban on birthright citizenship → Hegseth clears Senate hurdle and advances to a final confirmation vote