- Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated to President-elect Donald Trump that Pete Hegseth is likely to have sufficient votes for confirmation as Secretary of Defense.
- A statement from Thune's office did not confirm specifics, emphasizing the confidentiality of whip counts and private discussions with the president.
- Hegseth's confirmation hearing is set for January 14, amid scrutiny concerning prior sexual misconduct allegations and management of a veterans' organization.
- Thune expressed the need for nominees to adequately present their cases to the Senate committee amid ongoing negotiations with Democrats.
- Other key confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet selections are also scheduled around the same date, with a focus on completing national security-related confirmations before the January 20 inauguration.
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