Pete Hegseth confirmed as Defense Secretary; JD Vance casts deciding vote
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.
The unusually narrow confirmation came after questions from members in both parties over Hegseth’s qualifications.
As the dust settles on the fight over Pete Hegseth's nomination, his confirmation is emblematic of a larger truth about the state of Republican politics.
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the ...
"Once Pete Hegseth’s nomination was sent to the floor by my colleagues ... Hegseth as his pick to lead the Pentagon and ...
I was in Florida last week, the day Tim Kaine attacked Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearings. Kaine is the type of guy who doesn't know what a ...
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New Defense Secretary Hegseth: We will revive the warrior ethosPete Hegseth has been sworn in as Secretary of Defense despite a contentious confirmation process and allegations regarding ...
"It was an honor to meet the troops engaged in securing our southern border. They are the backbone of our nation’s security.
The Senate is expected to make a final confirmation vote for Pete Hegseth's defense secretary appointment under the Trump ...
Defense Secretary Hegseth was asked about the possibility of U.S. troops heading to the Gaza strip on Wednesday.
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