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VP Vance breaks tie in the Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
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.
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Live updates: Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
The Senate on Friday night voted to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary after Vice President JD Vance stepped in to cast the tiebreaking vote. Hegseth’s nomination had been hampered by allegations of misconduct.
Live Count: The Senate Votes on Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense
He has denied the accusations, dismissing them as part of a smear campaign in testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee. On Tuesday, an ex-sister-in-law of Mr. Hegseth submitted a sworn statement to senators accusing him of being “abusive” toward his second wife.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary in 51-50 vote
Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
Pete Hegseth Confirmed As Trump's Defense Secretary
The 44-year-old former Fox News host is set to begin the job as the least experienced defense secretary in modern history.
How every senator voted on Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
Pete Hegseth was confirmed after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote in support of his nomination. See how your senators voted.
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 Pentagon.
Trump defense pick Hegseth narrowly survives US Senate test vote
The U.S. Senate narrowly voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military veteran, to be President Donald Trump's secretary of defense, clearing the way for a vote on his confirmation later this week.
Evening Report — Senate set to hold confirmation vote on third Trump Cabinet pick
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Trump’s Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here’s the schedule
The nominations process for President Donald Trump’s appointees is picking up pace, with some confirmed by the Senate and hearings scheduled for more of his Cabinet picks. Many nominees have met with senators individually.
Live updates: Vance breaks tie in Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth; Trump tours wildfire damage in California
President Donald Trump is planning to travel to California to survey the wildfire damage in his first presidential visit ...
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.
Vice President Vance casts tie-breaking Senate vote to narrowly confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
The Senate narrowly voted to confirm embattled Pete Hegseth as secretary of the Department of Defense, in a major win for ...
JD Vance arrives in Senate to break nail-biter Pete Hegseth tie on Defense Secretary vote
Surprise third Republican Mitch McConnell opposed Hegseth’s confirmation after a series of revelations about his personal ...
Hegseth told Sen. Warren he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault
The written answers were provided to Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren in response to additional questions she had for Hegseth.
Exclusive-US military academies should not use race in admissions, Trump's Pentagon pick says
President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has told lawmakers that he opposes the use of race as a ...
Where Things Stand With Pete Hegseth’s Nomination
Pete Hegseth, dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse, is increasingly expected to be confirmed by the ...