With two G.O.P. senators opposed, Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s pick for defense secretary, can afford to lose only one more. If he is confirmed, it is likely to be by the smallest margin for that post in modern times.
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Rockies avoid worst 30-game start since 1901
The Rockies (5-25) beat the Braves to end an 8-game losing streak and avoid tying the 1988 Orioles (4-26) for the worst 30-game start in MLB since 1901.