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Pete Hegseth Sworn In As Defense Secretary After JD Vance Cast Tie-Breaking Vote—Here’s What To Know
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, faced stiff criticism from Democrats and some Republicans—requiring a tie-breaking vote from JD Vance.
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 President Donald Trump and his new administration.
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.
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.
Pete Hegseth narrowly clears Senate test vote, poised for final confirmation on Friday
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth narrowly earned enough Republican support to clear a key Senate hurdle and is now all but assured confirmation.
Senate to hold test vote on Pete Hegseth as a key Republican announces opposition
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, faces a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday on advancing his nomination. The vote will occur after lawmakers consider the
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 ...
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 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.
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 forced to break Senate nail-biter tie in Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as Defense Secretary
Surprise third Republican Mitch McConnell opposed Hegseth’s confirmation after a series of revelations about his personal ...
Pete Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary by JD Vance
Pete Hegseth ordered America’s troops to “put America first” and “never back down” in a “message to the force” hours after ...
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 ...
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 ...