Pete Hegseth confirmed as Secretary of Defense after Vance casts tiebreaking vote
The 51-50 decision came after three Republicans voted against Hegseth. Vice President JD Vance had to cast the tiebreaking vote.
Pete Hegseth, New Defense Secretary, Outlines Pentagon’s Priorities
After being sworn-in by Vice President JD Vance, the Pentagon’s new leader addressed the Defense Department’s three million employees.
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.
Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary after narrow Senate vote
Pete Hegseth was sworn in to lead the Department of Defense on Saturday, after a narrow vote in the Senate. The vote on Friday night was initially 50-50, with Vice President JD Vance then casting the tie-breaking vote.
Hegseth confirmed as secretary of defense by Senate
The Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department, with Vice President Vance making the tie-breaking vote. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard and Julie Tsirkin break down the vote.
New Defense Secretary Hegseth: We will revive the warrior ethos
Pete Hegseth has been sworn in as Secretary of Defense despite a contentious confirmation process and allegations regarding his past. He aims to revive the military ethos.
Pete Hegseth was confirmed as secretary of Defense. Where do other Trump nominees stand?
Pete Hegseth became the new secretary of Defense on Friday after Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate. Three Republican senators joined all Democrats in voting no on the confirmation — Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski,
Pete Hegseth narrowly confirmed as Trump’s defence secretary
VP casts deciding vote after three Republican senators break ranks over claims of sexual abuse and excessive drinking
Hegseth Confirmed as Trump's Defense Secretary in Tie-Breaking Vote Despite Turmoil Over His Conduct
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, gives a thumbs up while leaving after his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington,
Senate confirms Hegseth as defense secretary with Vance breaking tie
Pete Hegseth was confirmed as defense secretary late Friday by the U.S. Senate after Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie as Senate president. All Democratic senators voted against Hegseth, a 44,
Senate confirms Noem as Trump's homeland security secretary
The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump's plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.
Defense Department pauses all social media posts pending review by incoming secretary
In the future, all social media posts from the Department of Defense will reflect an emphasis solely on "warfighting and ...
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Defense Department orders ‘pause’ of social media accounts
The Department of Defense issued a “pause” on all official social media accounts Thursday, saying it will be taking a break ...
'Proud moment': Acting defense secretary grew up in RI, son of a retired Marine general
It's been a proud couple of days for Warren's John J. Salesses, father of the acting secretary of defense, Robert G. Salesses ...
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President-elect Donald Trump responded to questions about his secretary of defense nominee in an interview with "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker. "He will be a fantastic, high energy ...