Senate prepares to vote on Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary
Pete Hegseth’s Senate confirmation vote is scheduled for 9 p.m. Friday. In the hours beforehand, it remained unclear if he has enough Republican support.
Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON – 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, public drinking and intoxication, and abusive treatment of women.
US Senate confirms Trump’s defense secretary nominee after tie-breaking vote
Vance casts deciding vote after three Republicans oppose Pete Hegseth, US Army veteran and former Fox News host accused of heavy drinking and abusing his ex-wife
Senate Is Set to Confirm Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary in Tight Vote
The former Fox News host faced allegations about sexual assault and excessive drinking, which he called smears.
US senate finally confirms Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary
The United States Senate voted to confirm President Donald Trump's pick, Pete Hegseth, as Defense Secretary on Friday night. The development comes after a
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.
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 to vote on Hegseth confirmation as Democrats continue to raise concerns
As the Senate approaches its final confirmation of Pete Hegseth to be defense secretary, Democrats are continuing to raise their concerns about his character and fitness to lead the nation's largest department.
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 Gallego of Arizona voted no.
Live updates: Vance breaks tie in Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth; Trump tours wildfire damage in California
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