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

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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 - 9h
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  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 - 18h
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  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
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  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

  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 - 18h
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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

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