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 reports for TODAY.
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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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Pete Hegseth confirmed as next defense secretary in extremely narrow Senate vote
The Senate, in an extremely narrow vote, confirmed Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's embattled pick to serve as secretary of defense.ABC News - 1d -
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 drinkingFinancial 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 -
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 - 2d -
Key Republican senators to vote against Pete Hegseth for US defense secretary
Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins say they cannot support nominee, raising fresh doubts about confirmation chances. Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska announced that they ...The Guardian - 3d
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