The Senate narrowly advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary on Thursday in a 51-49 vote, moving him one step closer to confirmation despite fierce objections from Senate Democrats and mounting unease among some Republicans.

Duffey, Trump said in a December social media post, is the nominee to run the Pentagon’s office for acquisition and sustainment, its chief weapons buyer.

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Donald Trump announced his nomination of Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense Tuesday night ... Hegseth was considered for the leadership of the Department of Veterans Affairs, although ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's choice to head up the Pentagon, faced a Senate confirmation grilling from the Armed Services Committee.

Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joined all Senate Democrats against Hegseth, but they still fell short of the simple majority needed to stymie the Trump nomination.

Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in a series of controversies.