Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon
A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.
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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,
Senate confirms Hegseth as defense secretary with Vance breaking tie
Pete Hegseth was confirmed as defense secretary late Friday by the U.S. Senate after Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie as Senate president.
Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday advanced Pete Hegseth’s bid to become President Donald Trump’s defense secretary, sending his nomination to the Senate floor for a vote later this week.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's first official day at the Pentagon
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host, was sworn in as Secretary of Defense on Saturday following a razor-thin vote in the Senate and was seen at the Pentagon on Monday.
‘Problematic’: Pete Hegseth's confirmation as US Secretary of Defense raises concerns
The US Senate has narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense after a split vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
Former Fox News Host Pete Hegseth Sworn In As Secretary Of Defense
Pete Hegseth was sworn in as Secretary of Defense on Saturday after a narrow Senate vote confirmed his nomination. The vote, split 50-50, required Vice President JD Vance to cast the tie-breaking vote.
Senate Armed Services Committee Advances Hegseth’s Nomination Along Party Lines
The GOP-controlled Senate Armed Services Committee voted 14–13 along party lines to advance Hegseth’s nomination Monday ...
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