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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says 'no more DEI at Department of Defense': 'No exceptions'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Department of Defense would be following President Trump's orders immediately and end DEI programs.
This is how many marriages and children Pete Hegseth has had: the personal life of the Secretary of Defense
A look at Fox News host, Pete Hegseth, who has been nominated to serve as Secretary of Defense under the second Trump adminstration.
Vice president breaks tie as Senate confirms Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth needed the vice president's vote to break a Senate tie for his confirmation as Defense secretary. Kelly and Gallego of Arizona voted no.
Pete Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary: 'An honor of a lifetime'
Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary Saturday morning, declaring it an “honor of a lifetime," and he promised to put America first by bringing peace through strength.
Pete Hegseth Confirmed as New Defense Secretary amid Sexual Assault Allegation and Questions About His Past
On Jan. 21, before the Senate took Hegseth's confirmation to a vote, his former sister-in-law came forward with new allegations against him, claiming in an affidavit submitted to the Senate that his second wife, Samantha, feared for her safety and made escape plans, allegedly going so far as to develop a code word that she could use to get help.
Why Susan Collins said 'no' to Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
Republican Sen. Susan Collins voted Thursday against advancing President Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, who has faced allegations of heavy drinking, financial mismanagement and abusive behavior toward women.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
The Senate on Friday night voted to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary after Vice President JD Vance stepped in to cast the tiebreaking vote. Hegseth’s nomination had been hampered by allegations of misconduct.
Mitch McConnell votes against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary in one of his first votes outside of Republican leadership
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.
Pete Hegseth Lays Out Three Ways He'll Work to Implement Trump's Mission
The newly sworn-in defense secretary outlined plans on Saturday to advance the president's defense priorities.
Senate confirms Trump nominees Kristi Noem and Pete Hegseth
N.Y., reacts to the Senate’s confirmation of President Donald Trump’s nominees and the release of additional Israeli hostages by Hamas on ‘Fox News Live.’
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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 of Defense ... and doing my ...
McConnell says national security threats pushed him to vote ‘no’ on Hegseth
Mitch McConnell said he doesn't think Pete Hegseth has passed the test proving he is capable of helping the military stand up ...
As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, he’ll face daunting array of issues
When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth starts his first official day on Monday morning, he will face a daunting array of issues ...
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New Pentagon chief vows to strengthen US defense industry, deterrence capabilities
Pete Hegseth, 44, a former Fox News personality and decorated veteran, was approved as US defense secretary by the Senate on Friday ...
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Pete Hegseth's six-word vow as he takes Defence Secretary role amid major border decision
The Defence Secretary will have a long list of tasks to complete on his first day in charge at the Pentagon including ...
JD Vance says of Pete Hegseth: ‘Pete is a disrupter’
“Pete is a disrupter” said Vice President JD Vance in explaining why he is pleased that Pete Hegseth is now the nation’s secretary of Defense.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin questions if Hegseth will be loyal to the Constitution over Trump
Michigan Democrat Sen. Elissa Slotkin appeared Sunday on ABC News' "This Week," where she explained why she voted against confirming Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense.