Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in ...

The 44-year-old former Fox News host is set to begin the job as the least experienced defense secretary in modern history.

Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote after three Republicans joined Democrats in opposition to Hegseth.

"The military is in a state of decline; it is weak and shrinking. The military has seen a wave of desertions, defeats, low ...

Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon narrowly wins dramatic vote after Mitch McConnell leads Republican rebellion ...

Pete Hegseth was confirmed as defense secretary following a dramatic late-night Senate vote highlighted by behavioural ...

Vice President Vance on Friday broke a Senate tie to confirm Pete Hegseth as President Trump’s secretary of Defense, capping ...

The Senate is set to hold a final confirmation voe on Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Defense secretary on Friday, a day after ...