Vice president breaks tie as Senate confirms Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth needed the vice president's vote to break a Senate tie for his confirmation as Defense secretary. Kelly and Gallego of Arizona voted no.
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.
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.
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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.
Pete Hegseth Confirmed as New Defense Secretary amid Sexual Assault Allegation and Questions About His Past
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, was confirmed as the new Secretary of Defense after Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tie-breaking vote. Hegseth faced a sexual assault allegation and questions about his past.
Senate is preparing to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary in late evening vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is muscling Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary toward confirmation Friday, prioritizing his vow to create a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon over allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.
Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
Vice President Vance had to serve as the tie-breaking vote in Hegseth's confirmation for defense secretary. Three Republicans voted against his confirmation
Live Updates: Pete Hegseth Is Confirmed as Defense Secretary By Slim Margin
With two G.O.P. senators opposed, Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s pick for defense secretary, can afford to lose only one more. If he is confirmed, it is likely to be by the smallest margin for that post in modern times.
Robert Salesses Named Acting Secretary of Defense
Read about President Trump's appointment of Robert Salesses, a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, as acting secretary of defense.
Rhode Island native named acting secretary of defense
President Donald Trump has named an acting secretary of defense until his nominee, Pete Hegseth, gets confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Trump Names Acting Defense Secretary With Hegseth Not Yet Confirmed
Robert Salesses, deputy director of the Pentagon’s Washington Headquarters Service, will fill in as acting secretary of defense.
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