VP Vance breaks tie in the Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in and put Hegseth over the top.
Pete Hegseth Is Confirmed as Defense Secretary By Slim Margin
Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his confirmation came down to Vice President JD Vance serving as tiebreaker.
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Senate confirms Hegseth as next Defense secretary
Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote after three Republicans joined Democrats in opposition to Hegseth.
Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary
The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's new administration after its 44-year-old nominee fended off allegations of sexual assault,
Hegseth Narrowly Wins Confirmation to Become US Defense Secretary
Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defense secretary, a major victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.
Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
The U.S. Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary late Friday in a tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.
GOP Sens. announce opposition to Hegseth nom, saying they won't "compromise" on "character"
Pete Hegseth has lost the support of two GOP senators ahead of a final confirmation vote.
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Senate Pushes Hegseth Toward Approval as G.O.P. Discounts New Allegations
All but two Republicans voted to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense to a final vote, as Democrats ...
Pete Hegseth nomination clears key Senate hurdle as two Republicans signal opposition
Defense secretary-designee Pete Hegseth’s nomination cleared a key Senate hurdle Thursday, inching him closer to getting confirmed in a significant win for one of President Trump’s ...
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