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US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as head of Pentagon

McConnell voted no on Hegseth as Pentagon head, forcing Vance to cast tiebreaker

Sen. Mitch McConnell was one of three Republicans to vote against Pete Hegseth, who was narrowly confirmed as President Donald Trump's defense secretary.

ABC News on MSN · 7h

Senate confirms Hegseth to lead Pentagon after VP Vance casts tie-breaking vote

The Senate, in an extremely narrow vote, confirmed Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's embattled pick to serve as secretary of defense.

USA Today · 9h

Vice president breaks tie as Senate confirms Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth needed the vice president's vote to break a Senate tie for his confirmation as Defense secretary. Kelly and Gallego of Arizona voted no.

The Pentagon is sending 1,500 more troops to the border

Wall Street Journal · 5h

Pentagon Prepares to Deploy Thousands of Troops From Combat Units to Southwest Border

The unusual use of front-line troops on border comes after Trump ordered the military to give priority to border security.

U.S. News & World Report · 18h

US Military Aircraft Deport Migrants, as Pentagon Readies More Troops for Border

A United States flag is seen near the El Paso airport as Guatemalan migrants, mostly shackled, are being transported to a plane to be expelled from the United States to their country of origin by agents of the U.

KTLA-TV Los Angeles on MSN · 4h

Pentagon orders 1,500 troops to secure U.S.-Mexico border

The Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days, U.S. officials said Wednesday, putting in motion plans President Donald Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration.

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‘This is just the beginning’: Pentagon enters Trump 2.0

The Pentagon sends 1,500 troops to the southern border. The Air Force ends DEI efforts. Troops’ families are stuck in ...

Trump’s back, here’s what it means for the Pentagon on Day 1

Presented by Lockheed Martin —{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security PRESENTED BY LOCKHEED MARTIN The ...

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Hegseth will be Defense secretary. Here's how he plans to upend the Pentagon.

The Senate on Friday confirmed Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, a triumphant moment for the former Fox News host who overcame allegations of sexual misconduct, alcohol abuse and inexperience to ...

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The Pentagon isn't explaining why it removed Mark Milley's portrait as Trump took office

Trump has often criticized his former top general, whose portrait was taken down at the Pentagon just after the new ...

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Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate

Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two ...

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Pentagon Official Boasts That AI Is Helping The Military Kill People Faster Than Ever Before

Kill Chain Engage The Pentagon is bullish on its recent AI advances that apparently help the military kill people faster than ...

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It’s not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?

It's unclear who'll take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as ...

Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate

The Senate voted Thursday to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination to be President Donald Trump's defense secretary, putting him ...

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Hegseth Wins Senate Approval for Pentagon Job in a Bow to Trump

Pete Hegseth will become the next secretary of defense after a Senate majority confirmed President Donald Trump’s choice ...

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