Pete Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary: 'An honor of a lifetime'
Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary Saturday morning, declaring it an “honor of a lifetime," and he promised to put America first by bringing peace through strength.
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.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary in 51-50 vote
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
‘We are American warriors’: Pete Hegseth gives troops their mission hours after being confirmed as Defense Secretary
Just hours after his confirmation as defense secretary on Friday night, Pete Hegseth issued his “message to the force” in a Pentagon press release. He said it was the “privilege of a lifetime to lead the warriors of the Department of Defense,” and he urged his new subordinates to “put America first” and “never back down.”
Pete Hegseth Is Sworn In as Defense Secretary After Being Confirmed by Slim Margin
Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his confirmation came down to Vice President JD Vance serving as tiebreaker.
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.
Republicans Not Certain About Hegseth Confirmation Vote
Even the president isn’t sure if his defense-secretary pick can squeak through what is expected to be an extremely close confirmation vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Where Do Things Stand With Pete Hegseth’s Path to Confirmation?
Pete Hegseth, dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse, is increasingly expected to be confirmed by the Senate on Friday night.
Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence secretary in tie-breaking vote
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for US defence secretary, was confirmed by the Senate late on Friday night, after facing misconduct allegations that nearly derailed his confirmation. Vice-President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in Hegseth's favour,
Pete Hegseth Issues Warning to Federal Workers Who Fail To 'Comply'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a warning to employees of the Department of Defense on Sunday, just days after he was ...
JD Vance says of Pete Hegseth: 'Pete is a disrupter'
"Pete is a disrupter" said Vice President JD Vance in explaining why he is pleased that Pete Hegseth is now the nation's ...
Pete Hegseth Gives US Troops New Marching Orders Hours After Confirmation
In a press release published by the Pentagon on Saturday after his swearing-in ceremony, Hegseth wrote, “The President gave ...
Dave McCormick helps give Republicans 51 votes to confirm Pete Hegseth
Dave McCormick's vote helped Hegseth overcome three GOP defections for be confirmed as secretary of defense. Democrat John ...
Pete Hegseth confirmed to lead Pentagon after VP Vance casts tie-breaking vote
The Senate voted Friday night on the confirmation of Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth.
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Heritage Foundation Slams Inspector General Trump Fired, “Disgruntled Employee”
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he had terminated the jobs of at least 12 U.S. inspectors general "effective immediately."Chairman of the Council of the Inspectors General of Integri ...
‘It’s Pass-Fail’: Trump Admin Threatens Cabinet Confirmation Rebels With ‘Consequences’
President Donald Trump’s White House fired a warning shot at Senate Republicans who do not fully support all of his cabinet ...