McConnell opposes Hegseth on final confirmation vote
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.), who stepped down from the leadership at the end of last year, cast a surprise vote Friday night against Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s controversial nominee to head the Department of Defense.
McConnell’s vote came as a surprise after he voted Thursday night to advance Hegseth’s nomination to a final vote.
The veteran Kentucky lawmaker played his cards close to the vest and didn’t say anything as he walked into the...