Senate prepares to vote on Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary
Pete Hegseth’s Senate confirmation vote is scheduled for 9 p.m. Friday. In the hours beforehand, it remained unclear if he has enough Republican support.
Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's new administration after its 44-year-old nominee fended off allegations of sexual assault, public drinking and intoxication, and abusive treatment of women.
US Senate confirms Trump’s defense secretary nominee after tie-breaking vote
Vance casts deciding vote after three Republicans oppose Pete Hegseth, US Army veteran and former Fox News host accused of heavy drinking and abusing his ex-wife
US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump's defence secretary, Vance breaks tie in a divided chamber
US Vice President JD Vance on Friday broke off the tie in the US Senate to confirm former Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth as US President Donald Trump’s next Secretary of Defence
Senate Is Set to Confirm Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary in Tight Vote
The former Fox News host faced allegations about sexual assault and excessive drinking, which he called smears.
Vance breaks tie in Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth; Trump tours wildfire damage in California
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Senate confirms Hegseth as defense secretary with Vance breaking tie
Pete Hegseth was confirmed as defense secretary late Friday by the U.S. Senate after Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie as Senate president.
Senate votes to confirm Marco Rubio as secretary of state, first Trump Cabinet official to be approved
The Senate voted on Monday to confirm Marco Rubio as President Donald Trump’s secretary of state, the first high-level Cabinet official for the new administration to be approved by the chamber.
Hegseth Narrowly Wins Confirmation to Become US Defense Secretary
Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defense secretary, a major victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.
Hegseth will be Defense secretary. Here's how he plans to upend the Pentagon.
The Senate on Friday confirmed Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, a triumphant moment for the former Fox News host who overcame allegations of sexual misconduct, alcohol abuse and inexperience to attain one of the country’s most crucial positions.
Defense Secretary Hegseth must put America ahead of Trump. I'm not sure he can. | Opinion
I want to give Pete Hegseth a chance. He has passion for defending the United States and real-world experience in what it means to serve as a warrior.
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Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski Says She Won’t Support Hegseth
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski said Thursday she won’t support Pete Hegseth’s Defense Secretary nomination, the first GOP senator to publicly oppose confirmation.
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