Senator Collins’ Statement on Nomination... | U.S. Senator Susan Collins
Jan 23, 2025 · Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued a statement on the nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of Defense. “After careful consideration, I have decided to vote against Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Secretary of Defense. While I appreciate his courageous military service and his ongoing commitment to our servicemembers and their families, I am concerned that he ...
Why Susan Collins said 'no' to Pete Hegseth as defense secretary …
Jan 25, 2025 · Jan. 23—Republican Sen. Susan Collins voted Thursday against advancing President Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, who has faced allegations of heavy drinking, financial mismanagement ...
Will Pete Hegseth be confirmed as Defense Secretary? Maine Sen. Susan …
Jan 24, 2025 · U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, voted against Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, in the Senate Thursday. “While I appreciate his courageous military ...
Who Are the Three Republican Senators Who Voted Against Pete …
Jan 25, 2025 · Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell voted against confirming Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary. To Capitol insiders, their decisions weren’t surprising.
Susan Collins Says She is a 'No' on Trump's Pick for Defense Secretary ...
Jan 23, 2025 · Sen. Collins issued a statement Thursday afternoon announcing her decision to vote against Hegseth, saying that she believes the Princeton and Harvard-educated veteran lacks the “experience and perspective necessary” to succeed as Secretary of Defense.
Pete Hegseth Is Sworn In as Defense Secretary After Being …
Jan 24, 2025 · Pete Hegseth Is Sworn In as Defense Secretary After Being Confirmed by Slim Margin ... after three Republicans — Senators Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitch McConnell of ...
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with VP …
Jan 24, 2025 · The Republican-controlled Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting a tie-breaking vote. ... Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine ...
Collins breaks ranks to oppose Hegseth nomination - Spectrum …
Jan 24, 2025 · WASHINGTON — The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior and qualifications to lead the U.S. military.
Collins Grills Hegseth but Remains Undecided on His Bid for Defense …
Dec 11, 2024 · Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine, said she had privately questioned Pete Hegseth on both policy issues and the misconduct allegations against him but would not decide whether to...
Defense nominee Pete Hegseth meets with moderate Sen. Susan Collins ...
Dec 11, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Defense Department, said he had a “wonderful conversation” with Maine Sen. Susan Collins on Wednesday as he pushed to win enough votes for confirmation.