Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
Despite allegations he’s faced since being announced as Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Hegseth managed to convince enough GOP senators he’s the man for the job.
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Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Secretary of Defense in Narrow 51-50 Senate Vote, Vice President JD Vance Casts Tie-Breaking Vote
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Trump’s controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth confirmed by Senate
Almost the entire Republican conference supported Hegseth’s nomination while every Senate Democrat voted against his confirmation, resulting in a 50-50 vote. Three Republican senators – Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska – opposed Hegseth’s nomination. Collins and Murkowski had earlier cited concerns about his personal history and inexperience as disqualifying.
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Hegseth confirmed as next defense secretary by narrow Senate vote
Iraq War veteran and former Fox News Host Pete Hegseth was confirmed as the next defense secretary by a narrow, partisan margin Friday, allowing the divisive nominee to assume leadership of Pentagon operations early next week.
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Vance casts decisive vote securing Hegseth's confirmation after 50-50 split
This marks one of the few times since 1975 that a defense secretary nominee has received fewer than 90 votes, reported The New York Times, with the last time being in 2013 when President Barack Obama’s nominee Chuck Hagel received 58 yes votes. “I thought I was done voting in the senate,” quipped Vance on his X account, referring to his formerly being a U.S. senator representing Ohio.
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JD Vance Breaks Senate Tie to Confirm Pete Hegseth as Next Pentagon Secretary | National Review
The 51–50 vote followed a tumultuous process that featured allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking, and financial mismanagement.
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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.
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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.
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Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary in 51-50 vote
Hegseth’s nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
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Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense by a narrow margin on Friday night.
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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.
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BREAKING: Voting Concludes For Pete Hegseth Confirmation As Defense Secretary * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
The U.S. Senate voted 50-50 in the confirmation for Pete Hegseth to serve as defense secretary. Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tie-breaking vote. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was one of the ‘no’ votes.
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Pete Hegseth is confirmed as secretary of defense thanks to JD Vance's tiebreaking vote
Only three Republican senators opposed Hegseth's nomination: Lisa Murkowski (R-AL), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
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Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary
Pete Hegseth was confirmed as the nation's defense secretary Friday. Vice President JD Vance had to cast the tie-breaking vote, making the final tally 51-50. Senate Majority Leader John Thune: "Gone will be the days of woke distractions"
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Senate confirms Hegseth as Defense secretary, Vance casts tie-breaking vote
The 44-year-old Hegseth is an Army veteran who rose to the rank of major and served in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was most recently a Fox News Channel host. The final vote was 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
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