The Senate is scheduled to vote around 9 p.m. ET tonight to confirm Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary, following a process marked by controversy over allegations of sexual assault, workplace drinking, and financial mismanagement by the nominee.
Republican lawmakers anticipate that Hegseth will be narrowly confirmed after breaking a Democratic-led filibuster with a 51-49 vote. The vote timing could potentially be moved up to earlier in the day if an agreement is reached between the two sides. Senate Majority Leader John Thune mentioned this morning that efforts are ongoing to secure an earlier timing.
