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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 and put Hegseth over the top.
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.
Investigation Into Crash Launched, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on X an investigation has been “launched immediately” by the Army and the Defense Department. “Absolutely tragic. Search and rescue efforts still ongoing. Prayers for all impacted souls,
Pete Hegseth: Military crew involved in American Airlines crash was 'fairly experienced'
President Donald Trump signed several sweeping executive orders on Wednesday to overhaul the American education system, primarily by removing so-called progressive ideologies from school hallways and classrooms.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth updates deadly American Airlines crash
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the White House will "get to the bottom" of the American Airlines crash, saying the investigation will be thorough.
Pete Hegseth’s confirmation was a massive mistake
That’s called “jointness,” about which Hegseth knows little. He touted his Army background in the National Guard as a ...
Why Pete Hegseth’s scandal-plagued record didn’t derail his nomination
As the dust settles on the fight over Pete Hegseth's nomination, his confirmation is emblematic of a larger truth about the state of Republican politics.
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Hegseth has the same fatal flaw as the Republicans who will choose him | Opinion
Arizona U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly did a solid job exposing the grotesque disqualifying behavior and slippery, evasive answers of Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick to run the Department of Defense.
Vance defends Hegseth: ‘Pete is a disrupter’
Vice President Vance defended new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling him a “disrupter” who will prove “incredibly ...
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Hegseth Is Asked What He Loves About His Wife
“We've all made mistakes. I've made mistakes,” he said. Addressing Pete Hegseth’s wife, he said, “Jennifer, thank you for loving him through that mistake, because the only reason why I'm ...
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Top 5 moments from Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced a Senate grilling on Tuesday as lawmakers determine whether they will vote in support of the nominee.
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Vance: Hegseth will get Senate hearing, won’t be abandoned
We believe that Pete Hegseth is the right guy to lead the Department of Defense, that’s why President Trump nominated him,” Vance told reporters. “We’re not abandoning this nomination.” ...
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Hegseth Greets Supporters After Hearing Ends
After the hearing adjourned at 1:45 p.m., defense-secretary nominee Pete Hegseth went to great supporters, hugging several of them. His mother and wife also greeted family and friends who sat ...
Hegseth Promises ‘Shift’ at Pentagon and a Focus on Immigration
Whatever is needed at the border will be provided,” Pete Hegseth, the new defense secretary, told reporters on Monday.
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Donald Trump Defends Nominating Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense Amid Backlash
President-elect Donald Trump went to bat for Pete Hegseth, his Secretary of Defense pick, by claiming the former Fox News host will be "fantastic" amid the outpour of backlash he's received.