Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations
A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a weekend show. Trump tapped him as the defense secretary to lead an organization with nearly 2.1 million service members, about 780,000 civilians and a budget of $850 billion.
Pete Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary after Vance breaks tie
The Senate’s 50-50 vote for Pete Hegseth marked the second time in history that a vice president was called upon to break the tie to confirm a Cabinet official.
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.
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 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.
Senate is preparing to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary in late evening vote
The Senate was struggling to muscle Pete Hegseth's nomination as defense secretary toward confirmation ahead of a vote late Friday, prioritizing his vow to create a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon over allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.
Trump names acting defense secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed
President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate.
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.”
Hegseth sworn in as next US defense secretary
US News. Hegseth sworn in as next US defense secretary. January 25, 2025. Pete Hegseth was sworn in on Saturday as the next U.S. defense secretary after narrowly securing enough v
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
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Robert Salesses to serve as acting defense secretary as Hegseth nomination lingers
Robert Salesses will serve as President Donald Trump’s acting defense secretary as the nomination of Pete Hegseth to lead the ...
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