The senator from Maine finds it “troubling” that the FBI failed to share certain information about Pete Hegseth with senators. And we all know what she does when she’s troubled: Nothing!
When you’re making a decision about a nominee, you want to have as complete a picture as possible," said Collins to reporters The post ‘Troubling’: Susan Collins Raises Concern Pete Hegseth’s Background Check Did Not Include ‘Pertinent Information’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two Republicans oppose him.
At the White House, President Donald Trump said he was surprised that two senators have publicly said they'll vote against his nominee to lead the Defense Department.
The Alaska senator announced on Thursday that “she cannot in good conscience” support Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Defense Secretary.
A defining duo of the first Donald Trump administration is back.
Voting against Hegesth in a procedural motion on Thursday, the two released statements declaring their disapproval of the Fox News host and his long history of comments about women serving in combat. Collins, in her statement, insinuated that she didn’t believe Hegseth’s views had changed, despite his assurances.
Collins was questioned on Tuesday on Capitol Hill by reporters about President Donald Trump's decision to pardon the rioters. At first, she deferred, saying she wasn't sure who exactly was pardoned.
A group of Maine physicians is calling on Sen. Susan Collins to reject Robert F Kennedy Jr. as Department of Health and Human Services Secretary.
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.
Two Republican Senators, including Maine’s Susan Collins, voted against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary.