Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary

Pete Hegseth confirmed to lead Pentagon after VP Vance casts tie-breaking vote
The Senate voted Friday night on the confirmation of Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth.
Pete Hegseth Sworn In As Defense Secretary After JD Vance Cast Tie-Breaking Vote—Here’s What To Know
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, faced stiff criticism from Democrats and some Republicans—requiring a tie-breaking vote from JD Vance.
JD Vance Secures Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary with Tie-Breaking Vote
Vice President JD Vance was forced to step in after Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell broke ranks and voted against Hegseth.
JD Vance compares Pete Hegseth's confirmation to Ohio State's title: 'Doesn't matter what the score was'
Vice President JD Vance celebrated Pete Hegseth's confirmation with an anecdote that referenced Ohio State's recent national championship victory.
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.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with VP Vance breaking a tie
Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in and put Hegseth over the top.
Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary, with JD Vance breaking tie
Lawmakers voted 51-50 to make Hegseth the civilian leader of America’s armed forces, forcing Vice President JD Vance to break the tie.
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.
Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary as JD Vance Breaks Tie
The former Fox News host faced allegations about sexual assault and excessive drinking, which he called smears.
JD Vance swoops in to save Pete Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary
Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking Senate vote to confirm former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense secretary.
J.D. Vance used Mitch McConnell’s tactics to give Trump victory in Hegseth vote | Opinion
McConnell's vote of conscience against Pete Hegseth, following decades of obstruction, was rendered meaningless after J.D.
JD Vance Breaks Senate Tie to Confirm Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary. Vice President JD Vance cast a rare tie-breaking vote to ...