McConnell voted no on Hegseth as Pentagon head, forcing Vance to cast tiebreaker
Sen. Mitch McConnell was one of three Republicans to vote against Pete Hegseth, who was narrowly confirmed as President Donald Trump's defense secretary.
Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary
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,
Pete Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary after Vance breaks tie
The Senate’s 50-50 vote for Pete Hegseth marked the second time in history that a vice president was called upon to break the tie to confirm a Cabinet official.
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.
Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
The U.S. Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary late Friday in a tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary; Vance casts tiebreaking vote
The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense, approving President Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon after a contentious battle over his nomination. He was sworn in Saturday morning.
As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, these changes could be in store
There will be a lot on the plate for new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he steps into his office at the Pentagon on ...
Hegseth’s Views May Clash With Reality at the Pentagon
The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that ...
Pentagon is pulled into politics as leader who promised to prioritize ‘warrior culture’ takes charge
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that he and President Donald Trump want to “bring the warrior culture back to the ...
Pentagon looks to leverage AI in fight against drones
The Pentagon’s new strategy focused on countering drones aims to respond to the future of warfare as autonomous unmanned ...
Pete Hegseth, New Defense Secretary, Outlines Pentagon’s Priorities
After being sworn-in by Vice President JD Vance, the Pentagon’s new leader addressed the Defense Department’s three million ...
Can active duty military be used to secure the southern border? Fmr. Pentagon official explains
The Trump administration didn’t waste any time in enacting their immigration agenda as ICE raids were performed in cities ...
Hegseth outlines priorities after being sworn in to lead Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was sworn in on Saturday, issued a statement outlining his top priorities for the ...
Trump moves to close Pentagon office focused on curbing civilian deaths
The Trump administration is laying groundwork to wind down efforts to reduce civilian harm in U.S. military operations.
Exclusive-US Military Academies Should Not Use Race in Admissions, Trump's Pentagon Pick Says
After that ruling, Blum's group filed lawsuits against the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the Army's U.S.
As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here’s what changes could be in store
There will be a lot on the plate for new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he steps into his office on the Pentagon’s third ...
Trump got the ‘right person’ to straighten out the Pentagon, senator says
Okla., joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss Pete Hegseth and his new position as secretary of defense and the ...