Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) said. Of the hearing for Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth, he said, the nominee's background "is deeply troubling, to put it generously." He said Hegseth can ...

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N.Y., said he supports Democrat efforts to slow down the confirmation of President Trump's Cabinet, including for key national security roles.

The Alaska Republican’s decision Thursday comes ahead of a crucial test vote to advance Hegseth’s nomination toward confirmation.