Social media critics raked Republican Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) over the coals after he, along with Vice President J.D. Vance, proved to be the deciding votes to confirm former Fox News weekend co-host Pete Hegseth to serve as President Donald Trump's secretary of Defense.

Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska ... When asked whether he supports Hegseth, Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., told reporters, "I've told you, I'm going to say the same thing. So, make sure you take notes ...

Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the first Republican ... Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Thom Tillis of North Carolina voted to invoke cloture. Murkowski has repeatedly criticized Trump, having ...

Thom Tillis cast the deciding vote Friday night ... Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), the Journal said, citing two other witnesses to the reported conversation.

Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two Republicans oppose him.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ahead of a crucial test vote.

The North Carolina senator provided pivotal 50th “yes” vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary.

Thom Tillis reportedly assured Hegseth’s former sister-in-law that her statement would turn the tide against him.

At the White House, President Donald Trump said he was surprised that two senators have publicly said they'll vote against his nominee to lead the Defense Department.

President Donald Trump's controversial pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will testify in two Senate hearings starting Wednesday.

A blizzard of regulations; a power grab over federal funds; and the hollowing out of our nation’s public workforce. It’s just week two.

A son of a Democratic political dynasty, Kennedy is seeking to become the nation's top health official under President Donald Trump.