Discussion Thread: Senate Debates and Votes on Nomination of Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary

Debate is expected to start at 10 a.m. Eastern, and the vote is expected around 9 p.m. tonight.

News and Analysis

• AP: Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations

• CBS: Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as defense secretary as Democrats continue to raise concerns

• NBC: Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate | Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two Republicans oppose him.

Live Updates

Live update pages are being maintained by the following outlets: NBC and The Hill.

Where to Watch

• C-SPAN: The Senate will continue debate and vote on the nomination of Pete Hegseth to be Defense Secretary.

• PBS NewsHour via YouTube: Senate convenes for expected Hegseth confirmation vote