Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary

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.
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 for Defense Secretary as JD Vance Breaks Tie
The former Fox News host faced allegations about sexual assault and excessive drinking, which he called smears.
JD Vance Breaks Senate Tie to Confirm Pete Hegseth as Next Pentagon Secretary
The 51–50 vote followed a tumultuous process that featured allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking, and financial mismanagement.
Pete Hegseth confirmed as Secretary of Defense after Vance casts tiebreaking vote
The 51-50 decision came after three Republicans voted against Hegseth. Vice President JD Vance had to cast the tiebreaking vote.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with VP Vance breaking a tie
Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in and put Hegseth over the top.
New Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives at Pentagon and vows support for Trump border policies
Pete Hegseth arrives at the Pentagon on Monday, starting his first official day as Secretary of Defense. At the top of his to-do list is addressing President Donald Trump’s priority to strengthen the U.
Senate Narrowly Confirms Pete Hegseth to Lead Pentagon
The Senate voted 51-50 on Friday night to confirm Hegseth, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
‘Problematic’: Pete Hegseth's confirmation as US Secretary of Defense raises concerns
The US Senate has narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense after a split vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
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 ...
JD Vance compares Pete Hegseth's confirmation to Ohio State's title: 'Doesn't matter what the score was'
Vice President JD Vance celebrated Pete Hegseth's confirmation with an anecdote that referenced Ohio State's recent national ...
What JD Vance said after voting tie-breaker for Pete Hegseth; Elon Musk reacts
"I thought I was done voting in the senate," JD Vance wrote as he had to do a senator's job for Hegseth again. Elon Musk ...
JD Vance breaks Senate tie, votes to confirm Hegseth in a victory for Trump
Hegseth's confirmation is a narrow victory for Trump and supporters who want to see a warrior and change agent lead the ...
Former Fox News Host Pete Hegseth Confirmed As Defense Secretary After Vice President JD Vance Breaks Senate Tie Vote
Pete Hegseth, the former co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend, will be the next secretary of defense, after he squeaked by Senate ...
JD Vance Breaks Senate Tie to Confirm Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary. Vice President JD Vance cast a rare tie-breaking vote to ...