Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary after narrow Senate vote
The vote was initially 50-50, with Vice President JD Vance then casting the tie-breaking vote.
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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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 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 - Jan. 20
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