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As Trump moves forward, the Senate is gearing up for key nominations. Notably, defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth has drawn mixed reactions, with a handful of Republicans signaling potential dissent. Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski broke ranks, voting against pushing Hegseth’s nomination forward. Capitol Hill watchers are keenly monitoring Republican responses, especially from party stalwarts like Mitch McConnell and Tom Tillis, whose final votes remain uncertain.
Another critical nomination in the spotlight is that of Christy Noem as Homeland Security Secretary. Given Trump’s dedication to immigration reform, Noem’s confirmation could be pivotal to facilitating his policies at the border, which remain central to his administration's agenda.