Confirms Pete Hegseth

Vance defends Hegseth: 'Pete is a disrupter'

Vice President Vance defended new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling him a “disrupter” who will prove "incredibly necessary." Vance joined CBS News’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday for a sit-down ...

The Hill - 1d

Pete Hegseth sworn in as Secretary of Defense

Pete Hegseth, President Trump's controversial pick for Secretary of Defense, was sworn in today following an historic, tie-breaking vote last night. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor reports.

NBC News - 1d

Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary; Vance casts tiebreaking vote

Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.

CBS News - 2d

Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary as Vance Breaks Tie Vote

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 ...

The New York Times - 2d

Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

One of President Donald Trump's most controversial cabinet picks has been confirmed. Pete Hegseth is the nation's newest defense secretary, after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote. ...

CBS News - 2d

Pete Hegseth sworn-in as secretary of defense

Vice President JD Vance administered the oath of office and swore in Pete Hegseth as the next U.S. Secretary of Defense.

NBC News - 2d

Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump’s US defense secretary

The Senate has confirmed President Trump’s controversial pick for U.S. defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, after a late-night, tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance. NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor ...

NBC News - 2d

VP Vance breaks tie in the Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

The Republican-controlled Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting a tie-breaking vote.

NBC News - 2d

Pete Hegseth narrowly confirmed as Trump’s defence secretary

VP casts deciding vote after three Republican senators break ranks over claims of sexual abuse and excessive drinking

Financial Times - 2d

Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary with Vance breaking a 50-50 tie

The Senate voted Friday to confirm former Fox News host and military veteran Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense. Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie to confirm Hegseth after three ...

CBS News - 2d

Hegseth confirmed as secretary of defense by Senate

The Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department, with Vice President Vance making the tie-breaking vote. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard and Julie Tsirkin ...

NBC News - 2d

Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence secretary in tie-breaking vote

The one-time Fox News television host and combat veteran was narrowly confirmed in the Senate late on Friday.

BBC News - 2d

Trump’s controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth confirmed by Senate

Vice-president casts tie-breaking vote for Fox News host despite allegations of sexual assault and alcohol abuse. Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News personality and rightwing commentator who has ...

The Guardian - 2d

Vance breaks tie to confirm Pete Hegseth as Defense secretary

Vice President Vance on Friday broke a Senate tie to confirm Pete Hegseth as President Trump's secretary of Defense, capping a bruising two-month fight over the nominee, who faced a litany of ...

The Hill - 2d

McConnell opposes Hegseth on final confirmation vote

Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.), who stepped down from the leadership at the end of last year, cast a surprise vote Friday night against Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s ...

The Hill - 2d

Will Hegseth survive full Senate vote for confirmation?

A full Senate vote on Pete Hegseth's confirmation to be President Trump's secretary of defense is expected. Two Republicans have already said they plan to vote "no." CBS News Caitlin Huey-Burns ...

CBS News - 2d

Senate to vote on Pete Hegseth confirmation for secretary of defense

Former Fox News host accused of sexual assault, financial mismanagement and excessive alcohol use appears to have enough Republican votes. US politics – live updates The Senate will vote on ...

The Guardian - 3d

New allegations against Pete Hegseth alarm Democrats as Pentagon confirmation looms

Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm over a sworn affidavit from the ex-sister-in-law of Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that accuses him of being abusive toward his second wife. The ...

The Hill - 5d

Acting Defense secretary sworn in as Hegseth awaits confirmation

The Pentagon on Monday swore in Robert G. Salesses as the acting secretary of Defense while President Trump's nominee Pete Hegseth awaits Senate confirmation. Salesses was sworn in just after noon, ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

Tim Kaine explains strategy on Pete Hegseth

His questioning was aimed at calling Hegseth's character into question.

Politico - Jan. 19

Cassidy will vote to confirm Hegseth

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced that he will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, increasing the nominee's chances of becoming the next head of the ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing highlights Republicans’ servility to Trump | Moira Donegan

Defense secretary nominee is incompetent and seems to have no redeeming qualities – but his appointment looks assured. In some ways, the secretary of Defense nomination of Pete Hegseth was always ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Pete Hegseth Is the Secretary of Defense We Deserve

If you thought the former TV host would be asked important questions at the confirmation hearings this week, you must be living under the illusion that we live in a serious country.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Embattled defense pick Pete Hegseth grilled at Senate confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defense, was grilled on Tuesday during his Senate confirmation hearing. Hegseth answered questions regarding assault ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary said nothing that would alienate the Republican senators on the Armed Services Committee.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Hegseth's comments on military law questioned in confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth told senators “restrictive rules of engagement” have “made it more difficult to defeat our enemies” as Democrats suggested he undervalued the laws of war.

ABC News - Jan. 14

Pete Hegseth faces grilling from Democrats at confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.

CBS News - Jan. 14

Pete Hegseth faces Senate grilling in confirmation hearing

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faced tough questioning about his views on women in combat and reports of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking during his Senate confirmation hearing ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, faced senators and protesters in a high-stakes confirmation hearing Tuesday. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Katrina Kaufman and ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Pete Hegseth Dresses for Defense

The nominee for Secretary of Defense wore his patriotism on his sleeve during his confirmation hearing — and his belt, his socks, and his pocket square.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Trump allies reacting to Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing

President-elect Donald Trump's allies are reacting favorably to Pete Hegseth's performance during his Senate confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense Cabinet role. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Pete Hegseth’s tense confirmation hearing ends with no sign of Republican defections against Trump’s Pentagon pick – live

Democrats appeared skeptical of Hegseth’s qualifications to lead the Pentagon and grilled him on sexual assault allegations and women in the military. ‘I’m not perfect’: Hegseth testifies on ...

The Guardian - Jan. 14

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