JD Vance Secures Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary with Tie-Breaking Vote
Vice President JD Vance was forced to step in after Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell broke ranks and voted against Hegseth.
Vance breaks tie in Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth; Trump tours wildfire damage in California
President Donald Trump traveled to California to survey the wildfire damage in his first presidential visit since his inauguration.
Pete Hegseth grilled over leadership experience during defense secretary confirmation hearing
Senators argued that Pete Hegseth does not have the management experience to lead the military's 3.4 million service members and civilians.
Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary in tie-breaker vote
Former National Guard infantry officer and Fox News host Pete Hegseth is preparing to be sworn in as defense secretary following a confirmation vote Friday.
Trump nominee Pete Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary
A tiebreaking vote by Vice President JD Vance was needed after Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell joined Democrats to vote against Hegseth.
Hegseth is quickly sworn in as defense secretary after dramatic Senate vote
In brief remarks, he outlined what he said were his guiding principles: “Restore the warrior ethos in everything that we do, rebuild our military and reestablish deterrence.”
Pete Hegseth Narrowly Confirmed as Trump’s Defense Secretary in Tie-Breaking Vote
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.
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
Trump wins: Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary; Montana senators vote yes
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for U.S. Secretary of Defense, was confirmed Friday night after Vice President JD Vance broke a tie vote.
News Wrap: Pete Hegseth sworn in as Trump’s defense secretary
In our news wrap Saturday, Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary, the Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, Trump reportedly fired more than a dozen inspectors general at nearly every Cabinet-level agency,
Mitch McConnell's Vote Against Hegseth Raises Eyebrows Among Trump Critics
"McConnell spent his life creating this crisis...Only at the end does he find a conscience," political commentator Wajahat Ali wrote.
After 51-50 Senate confirmation vote, Hegseth to implement Trump plans for war and repression
The fascist former Fox News commentator will now head the Pentagon and direct the day-to-day operations of the world’s ...
This is the reason why Pete Hegseth was flagged as a possible “insider threat”: What do his tattoos represent?
The tattoos with marks that have been adopted by Nazis have caused consternation in government as the TV host prepares to be ...
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Democrat Senator Tim Kaine Slammed After Asking Pete Hegseth About Cheating on Past Wife in Hearing: 'A Failed Hack'
The senator went after the former Fox News anchor for cheating on both his wife and a woman who gave birth two months prior.
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‘We will put America first’: Pete Hegseth prioritizes ‘warrior ethos’ at Sec Def swearing in
President Donald Trump isn't the only one in his administration wasting no time establishing the America First agenda he ran on in 2024.
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What to know from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing
The former combat veteran and TV news show host says he will be a “change agent” and a “warrior” for the department.