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Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick For Defense Secretary, Wins Senate Confirmation In Tie-Break Vote
The 44-year-old veteran and former Fox News host was sworn into office Saturday after facing allegations of sexual misconduct, misogynistic and racist comments, and mismanaged finances at two organizations.
New Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth releases list of goals for the Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday released his priorities for the Pentagon soon after Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tiebreaking vote in the Senate and swore him into office.
Robert Salesses Is Now Acting Defense Secretary as Pete Hegseth Waits for Vote
Robert Salesses, a longtime assistant defense secretary, is now the acting defense secretary, Pentagon officials said. Salesses is the deputy assistant defense secretary for defense continuity and mission assurance,
A timeline of the allegations against Pete Hegseth as his nomination for Defense Secretary advances to final vote
The full Senate voted 51-49 on Thursday to advance Hegseth's nomination, paving the way for a final confirmation vote Friday.
Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s new Defense secretary
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense by a narrow margin. President Trump said he was "honored" to have Hegseth confirmed.
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.
Republicans react to Pete Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary: 'He is the change agent'
Republican lawmakers congratulated Pete Hegseth after he was narrowly confirmed as defense secretary on Friday, with GOP senators saying they were proud to vote for him.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary; Vance casts tiebreaking vote
The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense, approving President Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon after a contentious battle over his nomination. He was sworn in Saturday morning.
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.
Mitch McConnell votes against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary in one of his first votes outside of Republican leadership
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.
VP Vance leads swearing-in ceremony for new Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had his swearing-in ceremony on Capitol Hill in the latest confirmation of one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks.
How Jack Sawyer, J.T. Tuimoloau and the rest of Ohio State’s defense graded for the 2025 season
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State reloaded its defense for the 2024 season while adding some key pieces and it produced the nation ...
The Latest: Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary in victory for Trump
President Donald Trump is heading into the fifth day of his second term in office, striving to remake the traditional ...
As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here’s what changes could be in store
There will be a lot on the plate for new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he steps into his office on the Pentagon’s third ...