Pete Hegseth Narrowly Confirmed by Senate as Defense Secretary
Three GOP senators, including Mitch McConnell, voted against Trump’s embattled nominee, forcing J.D. Vance to break the tie.
'The Last Thing We Need': Jack Reed Rails Against Pete Hegseth During Confirmation Hearing
During the confirmation vote for Pete Hegseth in the Senate this week, Senator Jack Reed railed against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary.
Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Sen. Warren Says He Paid $50,000 To Rape Accuser
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary after rare tiebreaking vote by vice president
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary by the narrowest of margins, elevating an Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host to the top Pentagon job with the help of a rare tie-breaking vote by the vice president.
Pete Hegseth Is Sworn In as Defense Secretary After Being Confirmed by Slim Margin
Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his confirmation came down to Vice President JD Vance serving as tiebreaker.
Trump nominee Pete Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary
A tiebreaking vote by Vice President JD Vance was needed after Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell joined Democrats to vote against Hegseth.
Trump Secretary of Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth's Ex-Wife Told FBI 'He Drinks More Often Than He Doesn't,' Source Says
Pete Hegseth's Secretary of Defense nomination faces controversy as FBI interviews with his ex-wife and allegations of excessive drinking and misconduct raise serious questions during his confirmation process.
Mitch McConnell votes against Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON – Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell was one of three Republicans voting against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth on Friday to be secretary of Defense, though his appointment was approved by the narrowest of margins.
New Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives at Pentagon and vows support for Trump border policies
Pete Hegseth arrives at the Pentagon on Monday, starting his first official day as Secretary of Defense. At the top of his to-do list is addressing President Donald Trump’s priority to strengthen the U.
Pete Hegseth reveals there will be a 'shift' at the Pentagon
Pete Hegseth arrived at the Pentagon for his first day serving as President Donald Trump's Secretary of the Department of Defense.
Pete Hegseth confirmed as Defense Secretary
Pete Hegseth was confirmed as secretary of defense late Friday after a narrow 50-50 split in the Senate that required a tie-breaking vote from Vice
Journal exclusive: Reed slams Hegseth’s nomination: 'A clear threat' to national security
In an exclusive interview with the Providence Journal, Sen. Jack Reed says Pete Hegseth’s confirmation threatens national ...
Senator Reveals Details of New Batch of Allegations Against Pete Hegseth
Sen. Jack Reed released details from an affidavit alleging that Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth's ex-wife feared for her safety during her marriage.
Pete Hegseth's ex-wife 'feared for her personal safety,' his former sister-in-law says in affidavit
In a sworn affidavit, Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law said Hegseth's ex-wife told her she at one point "feared for her ...
Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate
Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two ...
Hegseth’s Views May Clash With Reality at the Pentagon
The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that ...