WASHINGTON – Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell was one of three Republicans voting against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth on Friday to be secretary of Defense, though his appointment was ...
After a few GOP senators, including McConnell, voted against Hegseth for defense secretary, the Senate narrowly voted to confirm him.
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.The vote came down to the wire Friday night, with all Democrats and ...
In his first big turn on the world stage, the defense secretary has already been forced to offer a major walk-back.
The former Senate Republican leader had been widely expected to retire at the end of his term. He made it official on his ...
The former GOP leader has voted against Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Pete Hegseth for Defense ...
The former gubernatorial candidate came up short in 2023 but is widely seen as the GOP leader’s heir apparent.