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.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with VP Vance breaking a tie
Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in ...
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Republicans Salute Hegseth at Confirmation Hearing
After the hearing wrapped up, Hegseth was treated as a hero by his supporters. He embraced his wife and a long line of ...
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Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in affidavit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators vetting the nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary received an affidavit Tuesday from a former sister-in-law alleging that the onetime Fox News host was ...
Should the U.S. Defense Secretary Know What ASEAN Is? Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Appear To
During his confirmation hearing, Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee couldn’t name a single member of the Southeast Asian bloc.
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What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past
WASHINGTON — Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth ... could cast a tie-breaking vote. South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds, a Republican member of the Armed Services panel, said Hegseth has been ...
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Assault allegations, women in combat: Takeaways from Hegseth confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON − Senators pressed Pete ... as a tie-breaker after Jan. 20. In the lead-up to the hearing, senators were expected to zero in on a 2017 sexual assault allegation against Hegseth ...
Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary as JD Vance Breaks Tie
The former Fox News host faced allegations about sexual assault and excessive drinking, which he called smears.