Hagel Facing GOP Filibuster [VIDEO]

Chuck Hagel

UPDATE: At the request of Senate Republicans, the cloture vote on the nomination of Chuck Hagel will be held at 4:15pm ET on Thursday.  This vote is not expected to reach the 60 yeas necessary to pass.

President Obama’s choice for Defense Secretary, Chuck Hagel is facing a Senate filibuster.

FOX News Radio’s Jared Halpern reports from Washington: