Live Count: The Senate Votes on Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense
Vice President JD Vance delivered a tie breaking vote to confirm Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host, as secretary of defense. Three Republicans joined the Democrats and independents in voting no, resulting in a 51-50 margin.
Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary
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,
JD Vance breaks Senate tie, votes to confirm Hegseth in a victory for Trump
Hegseth's confirmation is a narrow victory for Trump and supporters who want to see a warrior and change agent lead the Pentagon.
US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
Vice President JD Vance cast the 51-50 tie-breaking vote to confirm Hegseth, whose nomination was surrounded by several controversies, including allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct.
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Pete Hegseth sworn in as U.S. Defense Secretary after narrow Senate vote
Pete Hegseth was sworn in after Vice President JD Vance broke the Senate's 50-50 tie. Barron Trump playfully photobombed his sisters Ivanka Trump and Tiffany Trump in a behind-the-scenes video from Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 Inauguration.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary after rare tie-breaking 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 sworn in as defense secretary after narrow Senate vote
Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th U.S. secretary of defense after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote in a narrow Senate confirmation.
Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense
The U.S. Senate voted 51-50 Friday to confirm Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense in President Donald Trump's new administration, with a tiebreaking vote cast by Vice President JD Vance.
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.
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Iowa's US Sen. Joni Ernst will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense
Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department ... Ernst, who was the first ...
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Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act” would have guaranteed equal protection under the law for “any infant born alive after an abortion.” ...