Republican Sen. Susan Collins voted Thursday against advancing President Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, who has faced allegations of heavy drinking, financial mismanagement and abusive behavior toward women.

Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., introduced Collins to the Senate committee. "If we were to write up qualifications for VA secretary, Doug Collins ... ravaged the southern United States from Texas to ...

Doug Collins' nomination to head up the VA ... I closely followed his hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee and gathered substantial feedback from organizations, veterans, and Alaskans.

A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.

Two more of President Trump's Cabinet picks, Doug Collins and Elise Stefanik, will receive confirmation hearings on Tuesday. His Treasury nominee, Scott Bessent, will get a committee vote.

The U.N. ambassador represents the United States ... before the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Collins is a Baptist minister, former Navy chaplain and Air Force Reserve colonel. The VA provides health care to former members of the armed forces.

The U.N. ambassador represents the United States at the international ... The former Georgia congressman goes before the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Collins is a Baptist minister ...