Pete Hegseth was confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary despite allegations of sexual assault and spousal abuse
Despite allegations of sexual assault, paying off an accuser, and drinking to incapacitation on the job, Pete Hegseth was confirmed as President Donald Trump's secreta
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
The Senate on Friday night confirmed President Donald Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, to become the country’s next defense secretary.
Trump, Republicans celebrate Pete Hegseth’s defense secretary confirmation
Newly-confirmed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth received strong praise from President Trump and other Republicans following a nail-biting Senate vote Friday night that will see him take command of the Pentagon.
Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations
A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a weekend show. Trump tapped him as the defense secretary to lead an organization with nearly 2.1 million service members, about 780,000 civilians and a budget of $850 billion.
Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote
The vote came amid concerns about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and abusive behavior toward women.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth pledges to support President Trump's immigration policy
Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Defense Department will support "mass deportations in support of the president's objective."
Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to be Defense secretary, gives a thumbs up while leaving after his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Trump signs flurry of military executive orders on Pete Hegseth's first day as defense secretary
Trump had tried to impose a ban on transgender troops during his first term, but it was tangled up in the courts before being overturned by then-President Joe Biden.
‘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.
New Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives at Pentagon and vows support for Trump border policies
Pete Hegseth arrives at the Pentagon on Monday, starting his first official day as Secretary of Defense. At the top of his to-do list is addressing President Donald Trump’s priority to strengthen the U.
Pete Hegseth Vows To Execute Trump's Deportation Plan As Defense Secretary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised the Pentagon's full support in executing President Donald Trump's mass deportation plan. He also applauded new executive orders that will eliminate DEI at the Pentagon,
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Vance breaks tie in Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth; Trump tours wildfire damage in California
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