VP Vance breaks tie in the Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
The vote comes after the Senate narrowly advanced Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon on Thursday, with two Republicans voting against him.
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.
Pete Hegseth Confirmed as New Defense Secretary amid Sexual Assault Allegation and Questions About His Past
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, was confirmed as the new Secretary of Defense after Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tie-breaking vote. Hegseth faced a sexual assault allegation and questions about his past.
Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote. Republicans pushed back questions about Hegseth's qualifications amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.
Live Updates: Pete Hegseth Is Confirmed as Defense Secretary By Slim Margin
With two G.O.P. senators opposed, Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s pick for defense secretary, can afford to lose only one more. If he is confirmed, it is likely to be by the smallest margin for that post in modern times.
Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary, with JD Vance breaking tie
Lawmakers voted 50-49 to make Hegseth the civilian leader of America’s armed forces, forcing Vice President JD Vance to break the tie.
Trump 2nd term live updates: Hegseth officially confirmed as secretary of defense
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Friday to establish a task force charged with reviewing the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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 ...
Defense Department pauses all social media posts pending review by incoming secretary
In the future, all social media posts from the Department of Defense will reflect an emphasis solely on "warfighting and lethality" under President Donald Trump, Fox News has learned.
Trump presses pause on parts of the federal goverment
Heads of federal agencies turned Trump’s executive orders into mandates to cut communication with outside parties, halt most ...
State Department issues immediate pause for nearly all U.S. foreign aid
The Trump administration has suspended all existing foreign aid for 90 days pending review with exceptions for Israel and ...
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The United States Can’t Afford to Not Harden Its Air Bases
For decades, the United States has relied on airpower and the qualitative superiority of its aircraft to gain an advantage ...
Trump signs the first executive orders of his new administration
The orders signed at the White House included a directive to end birthright citizenship, a move sure to spark a ...
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United States: Pentagon orders 1,500 troops, additional assets to southern border
The US Department of Defense is deploying 1,500 active-duty service members along with additional air and intelligence assets ...
Secretary of Defense Must Perform a 'Delicate Dance' Between the President, Congress and the Public
The Conversation U.S. asked Evelyn Farkas, a longtime Defense Department leader who is now executive director ...