Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, …
3 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior and qualifications to lead the U.S. military.. Two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, broke ranks ...
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with VP …
2 days ago · WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled Senate on Friday night confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary by the narrowest of margins, with Vice President JD Vance casting a tie-breaking vote ...
Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary after narrow Senate vote
2 days ago · Pete Hegseth was sworn in to lead the Department of Defense on Saturday, after a narrow vote in the Senate. The vote on Friday night was initially 50-50, with Vice President JD Vance then casting ...
Live Count: The Senate Votes on Pete Hegseth as Secretary of …
2 days ago · 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 ...
Pete Hegseth Is Sworn In as Defense Secretary After Being …
2 days ago · Pete Hegseth arrives at the Capitol for his Senate confirmation vote on Friday. Mr. Hegseth was confirmed 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance serving as the tiebreaker.
Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense
3 days ago · — The United States Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the 29th U.S. Secretary of Defense by a vote of 51 to 50 today. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after voting in favor of Hegseth’s nomination: “Pete is a change agent and leader for a new generation.
Pete Hegseth quickly sworn in as defense secretary | AP News
1 day ago · Pete Hegseth was sworn in Saturday as the nation’s 29th secretary of defense, quickly joining President Trump’s Cabinet after a dramatic late-night vote in the Senate installed him as the Pentagon’s leader.. Hegseth took the oath from Vice President JD Vance in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building with Hegseth’s wife, Jennifer Rauchet, at his side and Republican senators looking on.
Senate Advances Pete Hegseth’s Nomination as Defense …
3 days ago · A divided Senate on Thursday voted to move toward confirming Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense, in a strong signal that allegations about his personal conduct, including a new one from a former ...
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth to lead Pentagon - The Hill
2 days ago · Vice President Vance on Friday broke a Senate tie to confirm Pete Hegseth as President Trump’s secretary of Defense, capping a bruising two-month fight over the nominee, who faced a litany of ...
Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key …
3 days ago · WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Thursday to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination to be President Donald Trump's defense secretary, putting him on a path to final confirmation at the end of the week ...