5 days ago · ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - In Washington D.C. Friday evening, the Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary in a tie-breaking vote in which U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, confirmed with his vote.. A press release from Sullivan stated that he met with Hegseth and he committed to continuing to build up the military in Alaska and recognized the state’s importance ...

5 days ago · The US Senate on Friday approved Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary by a razor-thin margin, in which, Vice President JD Vance had to cast the tie-breaking vote. The ...

Jan 14, 2025 · ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, fielded questions from U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, about Alaska and arctic defense in the first Senate confirmation hearing for Trump’s incoming cabinet.

6 days ago · Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Thursday that she would vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense. The state’s other senator, Dan Sullivan, said he ...

6 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — 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.. Two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, broke ranks ...

6 days ago · Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine joined Democrats and independents in opposing Hegseth. Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan joined the other 50 Republicans in advancing him. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday advanced the nomination of veteran and onetime Fox News host Pete Hegseth to …

6 days ago · Two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, ... Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense Secretary, poses for a photo with Cabinet ...

6 days ago · WASHINGTON — Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s ...

Jan 15, 2025 · SECDEF nominee Pete Hegseth, above, told Senator Dan Sullivan that if confirmed, he would continue work to build the strategic importance of Alaska and the need to continue “to build up our...

6 days ago · Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced Thursday afternoon she will vote against Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, citing his past infidelity and ...