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

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 - 9h

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 - 17h

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 - 21h

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 - 1d

Pete Hegseth, New Defense Secretary, Outlines Pentagon’s Priorities

After being sworn-in by Vice President JD Vance, the Pentagon’s new leader addressed the Defense Department’s three million employees.

The New York Times - 15h

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 - 17h

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 - 17h

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 - 17h

Watch: Hegseth sworn in as Defense secretary

Pete Hegseth was sworn in to lead the Defense Department under the Trump administration Saturday morning after weeks of turmoil over allegations of sexual misconduct and an alleged past drinking ...

The Hill - 17h

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

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Pete Hegseth: five things to know about the new US secretary of defense

Hegseth has been accused of sexual assault and excessive drinking, and has endorsed extremist Christian doctrine. The Senate has confirmed Fox News host and army veteran Pete Hegseth to be the US ...

The Guardian - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Live updates: Vance breaks tie to confirm Hegseth as Trump's Defense secretary

Vice President Vance on Friday broke a Senate tie to confirm Pete Hegseth as President Trump's secretary of Defense. Republican Sens. Mitch McConnell (Ky.), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Susan ...

The Hill - 1d

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 - 1d

Senate set to hold final vote on Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary

The Senate is set to hold its final confirmation vote Friday on President Trump's embattled pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small has more.

CBS News - 1d

Senate Advances Pete Hegseth’s Nomination as Defense Secretary to Final Vote

All but two Republicans voted to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense to a final vote, as Democrats raced to bolster fresh allegations about his personal conduct.

The New York Times - 2d

Senate votes to advance Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary despite some Republican opposition – live

Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins have come out in opposition to the former Fox host running the Pentagon. Key Republican senators to vote against Hegseth for US defense secretary ...

The Guardian - 2d

Hegseth clears procedural vote for defense secretary

GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she "cannot in good conscience" support Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, and she and Sen. Susan Collins voted "no" on his nomination in a procedural vote.

CBS News - 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 - 2d

Trump praises defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth during ball

President Trump praised defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth during his remarks at the Commander in Chief inaugural ball and said he would build "the most powerful military."

NBC News - 5d

Senate panel advances Defense secretary nominee Hegseth on party-line vote

The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday voted to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, to the floor. The 14-13 vote was strictly along party lines. ...

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 - 5d

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine says Pete Hegseth would be a "very dangerous Secretary of Defense"

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine, who was one of the senators on the Armed Services Committee who questioned Trump's pick for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth closely, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret ...

CBS News - 6d

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

Sen. Duckworth says Hegseth's hearing "confirmed that he is not qualified" for defense secretary

Democratic Senators criticized President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, an ...

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

Behind Pete Hegseth's explosive Senate confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from the Senate Armed Services Committee as he vies for the secretary of defense post in President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet. CBS News' Taurean Small and ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's defense secretary pick, faces confirmation hearing

The first confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks is taking place Tuesday for Pete Hegseth, selected to lead the Department of Defense. Senators are expected to ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Pete Hegseth is expected to be grilled in confirmation hearing

President-elect Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is expected to be grilled during his confirmation hearing over allegations of sexual and financial misconduct and alcohol abuse. ...

NBC News - Jan. 13