Pete Hegseth confirmed to lead Pentagon after VP Vance casts tie-breaking vote
The Senate voted Friday night on the confirmation of Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth.
Former Fox News Host Pete Hegseth Confirmed As Defense Secretary After Vice President JD Vance Breaks Senate Tie Vote
Pete Hegseth, the former co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend, will be the next secretary of defense, after he squeaked by Senate confirmation with Vice President JD Vance breaking a tie 50-50 vote.
Dave McCormick helps give Republicans 51 votes to confirm Pete Hegseth
Dave McCormick's vote helped Hegseth overcome three GOP defections for be confirmed as secretary of defense. Democrat John Fetterman voted no.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary in 51-50 vote
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
Senate Votes To Advance Former Fox News Host Pete Hegseth's Nomination As Defense Secretary
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth’s Defense Secretary nomination cleared a Senate procedural hurdle, pointing to a likely confirmation for one of Donald Trump’s most controversial picks. The vote was 51-49.
Pete Hegseth nomination as defense secretary at stake ahead of late night Senate vote
With his confirmation at stake, Pete Hegseth is working the phones ahead of a Senate vote to shore up support to become the nation’s defense secretary.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth pledges to support President Trump's immigration policy
Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Defense Department will support "mass deportations in support of the president's objective."
New defense secretary Pete Hegseth arrives at the Pentagon
Recently-confirmed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrived at the Pentagon on Jan. 27.
Pete Hegseth was confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary despite allegations of sexual assault and spousal abuse
Despite allegations of sexual assault, paying off an accuser, and drinking to incapacitation on the job, Pete Hegseth was confirmed as President Donald Trump's secreta
Senate Narrowly Confirms Pete Hegseth to Lead Pentagon
The Senate voted 51-50 on Friday night to confirm Hegseth, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's first official day at the Pentagon
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host, was sworn in as Secretary of Defense on Saturday following a razor-thin vote in the Senate and was seen at the Pentagon on Monday.
Scoop: Key GOP senator who hesitated on Pete Hegseth pushes Kash Patel for FBI
N.C., is going all in on Kash Patel despite being a holdout on Pete Hegseth, whose confirmation came down to the wire.
Former Fox News Host Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary Despite Controversy and Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth been confirmed as Defense Secretary, a victory for President Donald Trump amid disturbing ...
Pete Hegseth takes action against Trump foe Mark Milley
Gen. Mark Milley, a frequent target Trump’s, will lose his security detail and face an inspector general investigation, said ...
Pete Hegseth Cuts Security for General Trump Hates
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is stripping retired Gen. Mark Milley of his personal security detail and his security ...
Pete Hegseth Has Said 'Women Shouldn't Be in Combat Roles' in US Military. Here's His Reasoning
The U.S. defense secretary faced questions about his views on female soldiers at his confirmation hearing in mid-January 2025 ...
Hegseth says Gitmo will be way station, not final destination, for ‘criminal illegal aliens’ deported from US
Daily on Defense: 67 feared dead in midair collision, Hegseth says Gitmo will be waystation, Esper portrait removed, RFK Jr. and Gabbard back on the Hill today, ...
Defense Secretary Hegseth says Guantanamo Bay is 'perfect place' to hold migrants 'safely in the interim'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discusses President Donald Trump's plans to use Guantanamo Bay to house criminal migrants in ...
J.D. Vance used Mitch McConnell’s tactics to give Trump victory in Hegseth vote | Opinion
McConnell's vote of conscience against Pete Hegseth, following decades of obstruction, was rendered meaningless after J.D.