Donald Trump News Live Updates: Senate confirms Hegseth as US defence secretary, with Vance as tiebreaker
The former Fox News host and military veteran was confirmed after a 50-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the ...
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with VP Vance breaking a tie
Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in ...
Pete Hegseth Is Sworn In as Defense Secretary After Being Confirmed by Slim Margin
Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his ...
Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
Vice President JD Vance was on hand to cast a tie-breaking vote, unusual in the Senate for Cabinet nominees, who typically ...
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Vice President Vance casts tie-breaking Senate vote to narrowly confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
The Senate narrowly voted to confirm embattled Pete Hegseth as secretary of the Department of Defense, in a major win for ...
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Vance waits in the wings as Senate takes first Pete Hegseth test vote
The chamber will need a simple majority in what will be his first test vote that comes as several key Republicans hold their cards close to their vest.